Upcoming events.
Foodie Fridays: Food is Freedom
Foodie Fridays: Food is Freedom
Friday October 27, 2023 6:30pm to 8:30pm Josiah Henson Museum and Park
In the US, food and farming have a long history of being tied to freedom – and enslavement. For the final Foodie Fridays of 2023, speakers will discuss the power rooted in food and farming. Susan Cook will share the story of her fourth great aunt, Alethia Tanner, and how growing food was her pathway from enslavement to freedom. Gardener and edible activist Vanessa Pierre will discuss her advocacy work and how gardening continues to empower communities.
Foodie Fridays, hosted by the Community Gardens Program, is a monthly speaker series featuring farmers, educators, community organizers, food lovers, and changemakers.
For more information and tickets: https://montgomeryparks.org/events/foodie-fridays-food-is-freedom/
Transforming Food Systems through Advocacy: Community leadership in policy change / Part 2: Community Leader Panel
Session Two, Thursday, October 28, 12:00pm-1:00pm: Focuses on the critical role of community advocates in transforming systems through policy change and features:
Opening Remarks:
Panelists:
Patricia Drumming, Executive Director, Rainbow Community Development Center
Manny Hidalgo, Executive Director, Shepherd’s Table
Ben Parry, CEO, Compost Crew
Moderated by: Vanessa Pierre, Founder, Homestead Hustle & Healing
Transforming Food Systems through Advocacy: Community Leadership in Policy Change
Please join the Montgomery County Food Council as we host Transforming Food Systems through Advocacy: Community Leadership in Policy Change. This two-part series aims to equip nonprofit and community partners with actionable strategies to engage elected officials on key food policy issues at the municipal, county, and state levels. Both sessions will feature moderated discussions on fostering collaboration between government leaders and faith, business, and nonprofit community advocates to transform food systems through policy change.
Session One, Thursday, October 21, 9:30-10:30am: Highlights the role of elected officials in food systems policy change, and will include:
Keynote Address:
Michael J. Wilson, Director, Maryland Hunger Solutions
Panelists:
Councilmember Craig Rice, Montgomery County Council, District 2
Mayor Jud Ashman, City of Gaithersburg
State Representative -TBA
Moderated by: Evelyn Kelly, Program Director, Institute for Public Health Innovation
Master Gardener Monday
Join us live on Monday’s at 7:30 pm on IG where we discuss frequently asked questions and issues faced by beginning gardeners.
IG: @homesteadhustlehealing
Master Gardener Monday
Join us live on Monday’s at 7:30 pm on IG where we discuss frequently asked questions and issues faced by beginning gardeners.
IG: @homesteadhustlehealing
Master Gardener Monday
Join us live on Monday’s at 7:30 pm on IG where we discuss frequently asked questions and issues faced by beginning gardeners.
IG: @homesteadhustlehealing
Vanessa Pierre Speaking @ Soup Church ( Sept 27, 2021 @ 5pm EST)
Join me live and in person! I have the pleasure of speaking to the congregation at Soup Church this Sunday, 9/26 at 5pm. See you there!
MoCo Grows - Free 3 Day Gardening Education Workshop
MOCO GROWS is a FREE, 3 day all-day gardening education event to teach county residents the importance of growing your own food. Our goal is to give you all the tools you need, at every experience level to get growing! This event kicks off with the conference and continue all summer long with #MoCoGrow challenges that will highlight the counties resiliency during the pandemic! The program includes 8 interactive workshops for beginning and experienced gardeners, demonstrations, as well as panel discussions focusing on food insecurity and racial disparities within our food system. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with neighbors who are beginning their gardening journey, and connect with County resources.
2021 Spring Speakers Series 3rd Session: "Grassroots Advocacy on CommUNITY Green Space: Mastering the Art of CommUNITY Collaboration"
In the Fairland and Briggs Chaney Master Plan area and throughout the region, parks and community green spaces are in high demand. In collaboration with neighborhood champions, this session will focus on community engagement strategies, grassroots advocacy, increased access to community green spaces and food networks. In the session, we will explore how the Community Garden program (in the Fairland and Briggs Chaney area) is one of many programs that provide opportunities to strengthen community and working partnerships. Registration is required and this program has been approved for AICP and ASLA continuing education credits.
Opening Remarks & Moderator:
Tina Patterson, Montgomery County Planning Board Commissioner
Panelists:
Julian McElveen, President of Unity Thunder
Heather Bruskin, Montgomery County Food Council
Vanessa Pierre, Executive Director at Homestead Hustle & Healing
Elijah Wheeler, Executive Director of the Montgomery County Collaboration Council
Agar Mbianda, Community Engagement Manager at Manna Food Center
Michelle Nelson, Community Gardens Program with the Parks Department (M-NCPPC)
Danielle Alvarado, Program Manager II: East County Regional Center
Visit the website for more information and access to the replay.
Gardening & Faith LIVE with Jimeka Jones Setzer
Join me live with Jimeka Jones Setzer for a live discussion on IG live for the premiere of the & Faith Series. And of course, we’re talking Gardening and Faith.
Missed the event? Check out the replay.
MCFC Food Sovereignty Panel
Join our Founder, Vanessa Pierre, on panel with other community though leaders as we discuss Food Sovereignty Panel Discussion
This discussion is hosted by the Montgomery County Food Council.
Moderator: Kim McBride, Vice President of Community Health at Holy Cross Health
Tope Fajingbesi, Managing Partner at Dodo Farms
Lauren Goldberg, Executive Director at Crossroads Community Food Network
Michelle Nelson, Community Garden Program Manager at Montgomery Parks
Vanessa Pierre, Founder of Homestead Hustle & Healing
Missed the event? Get the replay here
3H Table Talk // Spring Showers. May Flowers: Healing Edition
Join us for the last series of the season. We're talking SEASONS! Healing Edition.
3H Academy // Soil & Bed Preparation
Join us as we learn to prepare our beds and soil for the 2021 gardening season
3H Table Talk // Spring Showers. May Flowers: Hustle Edition
Join us for the last series of the season. We're talking SEASONS! Hustle Edition.
3H Table Talk // Spring Showers. May Flowers: Homestead Edition
Join us for the last series of the season. We're talking SEASONS! Homestead Edition.
About this Event
This Thursday join me and fellow DMV gardener @gardeningandbeats during a 3H Table Talk solo hour premiere event. We’re going to be sitting down and talk about the seasons he’s been through during his journey what the future looks like and most importantly, what’s growing in his garden.
You don’t want to miss this.
3H Table Talk | Root Work: Healing Edition
Join us for a new monthly series. Homestead Hustle & Healing Presents Table Talk. A monthly panel series with candid conversations.
About this Event
We're back at it again for another 3H Table Talk Series. This week we'll be discussing Root Work: HEALING EDITION. Our panel will discuss SOUL WORK!
3H Academy // Designing Your Garden
Join us as we learn to design a beautiful garden space for the 2021 season!
3H Workshop // Planning for Pests
Join us as we learn how prevent and create a plan to deal with pests in our garden!
About this Event
Are you excited about Spring? Its getting to be that time. Our plan is in place for the inevitable pest problems. The seeds and soil are practically calling our name!
3H Table Talk | Root Work: Hustle Edition
Join us for a new monthly series. Homestead Hustle & Healing Presents Table Talk. A monthly panel series with candid conversations.
About this Event
We're back at it again for another 3H Table Talk Series. This week we'll be discussing Root Work: HUSTLE EDITION. Our panel will discuss the foundations of turning your passion into profit.
3H Table Talk | Root Work: Homestead Edition
Join us for a new monthly series. Homestead Hustle & Healing Presents Table Talk. A monthly panel series with candid conversations.
About this Event
We're back at it again for another 3H Table Talk Series. This week we'll be discussing Root Work: HOMESTEAD EDITION. Our panel will discuss staring your garden off on the right foot, laying a foundation, and more!
3H Workshop // Spring & Summer Seed Starting REBOOT
Join us as we learn how to start seeds, get organized, and get growing!
About this Event
Are you excited about Spring? Its getting to be that time. Our plan is in place and the our seed orders have arrived. The seeds and soil are practically calling our name! It's time to start the seeds!
Join Homestead Hustle & Healing for our new workshop - Spring & Summer Seed Starting. We're going to walk through the entire process of starting seeds, labeling, and the overall process of germination. Make sure to bring your questions!
Saturday Garden Vibes
Join us for a new monthly series. Homestead Hustle & Healing Presents Table Talk. A monthly panel series with candid conversations.
About this Event
We're back at it again for another 3H Table Talk Series. This week we'll be discussing Growing Where You're Planted HEALING Edition. We're going to go DEEP and discuss healing from old wound, perceived failures, and coping in a difficult time. Hope to see you there!
3H Workshop // Spring & Summer Seed Starting
Join Homestead Hustle & Healing for our new workshop - Spring & Summer Seed Starting.
About this Event
Are you excited about Spring? Its getting to be that time. Our plan is in place and the our seed orders have arrived. The seeds and soil are practically calling our name! It's time to start the seeds!
Join Homestead Hustle & Healing for our new workshop - Spring & Summer Seed Starting. We're going to walk through the entire process of starting seeds, labeling, and the overall process of germination. Make sure to bring your questions!
3H Table Talk // Grow Where You’re Planted : Hustle Edition
Join us for a new monthly series. Homestead Hustle & Healing Presents Table Talk. A monthly panel series with candid conversations.
About this Event
We're back at it again for another 3H Table Talk Series. This week we'll be discussing Growing Where You're Planted: HUSTLE Edition. The motto for this year is: "Where the money reside!" and so we're keeping that same energy. Hope to see you there!
Join us for a new monthly series. Homestead Hustle & Healing Presents Table Talk. A monthly panel series with candid conversations with industry influencers surround topics to help us keep going and keep growing. Grow Where You're Planted: Hustle Edition. The live webinar is limited to 100 guest, however the event will be live-streamed on Clubhouse, Facebook, Youtube, and Instagram
3H Workshop // Planning Your Spring Garden
Join Homestead Hustle & Healing for its first workshop of 2021 - Planning Your Spring Garden
About this Event
Are you excited about Spring? Maybe you sat on the sidelines in 2020 not knowing where to start or you failed forward in the summer and are waiting for your second chance. You're time is coming...I promise. But first...WE PLAN.
Join Homestead Hustle & Healing for its first workshop of 2021 - Planning Your Spring Garden. We're going to walk through purchasing seeds, selecting which varieties to plant, planning our garden beds, and creating a timeline to when to start seeds. You won't want to miss this one. It's going to be EPIC.
3H Table Talk // Grow Where You’re Planted: Homestead Edition
Join us for a new monthly series. Homestead Hustle & Healing Presents Table Talk. A monthly panel series with candid conversations.
About this Event
Join us for a new monthly series. Homestead Hustle & Healing Presents Table Talk. A monthly panel series with candid conversations with industry influencers surround topics to help us keep going and keep growing. Series Premiere: Grow Where You're Planted: Homestead Edition. The live webinar is limited to 100 guest, however the event will be live-streamed on Clubhouse, Facebook, Youtube, and Instagram