Week of Events
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,…
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 Landfarm Days
Open Landfarm Days
Eat, Drink, Shop, Tour, and Learn during our Open Farm Days at Blackwood Educational Land Institute. Our Farm Stand will be open every Saturday, offering chef-curated meals that feature ingredients sourced directly from our farm. We have collaborated with other local farmers to provide an authentic farm-to-plate experience. In addition to our delicious food options,…
Blackwood Skyfarmers Market at POST Houston
Blackwood Skyfarmers Market at POST Houston
Taking place the first and third Sundays of each month from 2 PM to 6 PM, this farmers market unlike any other in the world celebrates all things local, nutritious, and healing for ourselves, our city, and our planet, all taking place on our one-acre regenerative rooftop farm. Each market will highlight seasonal organic produce…
Open Skyfarm Days
Open Skyfarm Days
Our revamped weekly Open Farm Day is your chance to experience the Blackwood Skyfarm at POST Houston for after-school/after-work education each and every week. Each Open Farm Day begins with a one-hour interactive tour of the Skyfarm followed by an hour-long food or farming lesson. Weekly on Wednesdays, year-round. 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM until…
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.