Week of Events
2023 Nature Camp: Session 4
Blackwood Nature Camp is a week-long overnight camp in Hempstead, TX for ages 8-14. Our goal is simple: get kids outside and active! Campers enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming (swim test required), archery, paddle boarding, and forest games. They take classes like natural dyeing, cane-pole fishing, and cooking. They learn about wildlife in…
2023 Nature Camp: Session 5
Blackwood Nature Camp is a week-long overnight camp in Hempstead, TX for ages 8-14. Our goal is simple: get kids outside and active! Campers enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming (swim test required), archery, paddle boarding, and forest games. They take classes like natural dyeing, cane-pole fishing, and cooking. They learn about wildlife in…
Volunteer Day at Landfarm
Volunteer Day at Landfarm
Blackwood would not exist without you, our incredibly passionate volunteers. The easiest way to get involved is at our weekly Wednesday volunteer days from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. As a thank you, we will provide a fresh farm lunch for all volunteers afterward. Please fill out the form so we can get an accurate…
Open Farm Day: Fresh Market & Community Food Lessons
Open Farm Day: Fresh Market & Community Food Lessons
Visitors have the chance to discover and take home cool new foods, beverages, and goods; learn ways to make the most of fresh organic veggies, fruits, and herbs; and walk and tour the fields with a Skyfarmer to learn all about the largest rooftop farm in Texas. Community Food Lesson topics will include healthy beverages,…
Volunteer at the Skyfarm
Volunteer at the Skyfarm
Join us on Fridays for a volunteer work day at the Skyfarm, the one-acre rooftop farm atop the POST in downtown Houston. Fill out this form to reserve your spot.
Urban Harvest Farmers Market
Urban Harvest Farmers Market
Shop the Blackwood stand at Urban Harvest Farmers Market every Saturday from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. As one of the largest farmers' markets in Texas, Urban Harvest supports over 100 local vendors and producers, all within 180 miles of Houston. Be a part of the good food movement and support Blackwood! Saturday Farmers Market…
Open Farm Day: HOU-Pick Community Harvest Days
Open Farm Day: HOU-Pick Community Harvest Days
Individual and family visitors can pick fresh produce and herbs for the week ahead. This month's harvest will include the last of this season’s strawberries plus watermelon, okra, cucumbers, tomatoes, tomatillos, and a large assortment of herbs. Admission for all Open Farm Days is free, and visitors only pay for what they take home.