BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Blackwood Land - ECPv6.3.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://blackwoodland.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Blackwood Land REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230611 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230617 DTSTAMP:20240413T141326 CREATED:20230118T163900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T171308Z UID:10001113-1686441600-1686959999@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:2023 Nature Camp: Session 1 DESCRIPTION: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 workshops hosted by local experts. They stargaze\, tell stories\, and roast s’mores at night by the campfire. \nCampers learn about nature\, animals\, sportsmanship\, and camaraderie. With the support of highly trained counselors\, they’ll explore the wilderness and discover what secrets and wisdom the forest has to tell. This life-changing week of adventure offers children the opportunity to build a relationship with nature and safely explore the great outdoors. At Blackwood\, we take pride in being inclusive to all children. URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/2023-nature-camp-session-1/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Camp ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/0231138c-283b-43a0-a9fd-ef2b0b0f0c53.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230606T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T160000 DTSTAMP:20240413T141326 CREATED:20220207T001202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T152420Z UID:10000680-1686040200-1686326400@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:2023 Wilderness Advanced First Aid Certification Course DESCRIPTION:WAFA is a comprehensive training course that teaches students how to handle medical emergencies when they are in remote areas and miles from help or when contacting emergency services is not possible (such as in a natural disaster). Students leave prepared for situations that involve severe environments\, prolonged patient care\, and improvised equipment. All Blackwood staff are trained in WAFA. Certifications last for 3 years and include CPR. Our 2023 WAFA Certification Course is open to first-time certifications and those seeking recertification (two days only at a discounted rate). \nLearn more at blackwoodland.org/wafa >>\n  \nRegister for one of our limited spots:\n\n \n \n Step 1 of 3\n \n \n 33%\n \n \n Select Your Course*WAFA (March 12-15\, 2023) | $495Recertification (March 12-15\, 2023) | $300Counselors\, use your discount code below. For recert must have current\, unexpired certification.Participant InformationName*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone*Email*\n \n Shirt Size*SmallMediumLargeXLargeXXLargeAny dietary restrictions or food allergies?* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Current CertificationSelect Your Current Certification*\n \n WFR\n \n \n WAFA\n \n \n N/A\n \n \n Other\n If other\, please list certification.* Select Your Certifying Entity*\n \n WMA\n \n \n WMI\n \n \n SOLO\n \n \n N/A\n \n \n Other\n If other\, please list certifying entity.* Outcome of Course*\n \n \n Pass\n \n \n \n Fail\n \n \n \n N/A\n Current Certificate Expiration\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PaymentSelect your course*\n \n \n WAFA (full course) $495\n \n \n \n Recertification (two days) $300\n Please select lodging type.\n \n \n Bunk bed in main house ($15/night)\n \n \n \n Bunk bed for Blackwood counselors/special guests (free)\n \n \n \n Tent site ($10/night)\n \n \n \n None\n Counselor Lodging (Free)*\n \n 3/11/2023 (if you would like to stay the night before WAFA)\n \n \n 3/12/2023\n \n \n 3/13/2023\n \n \n 3/14/2023\n \n \n 3/15/2023 (if you would like to stay the night after training is complete)\n Tent Camping*\n \n 3/11/2023\n \n \n 3/12/2023\n \n \n 3/13/2023\n \n \n 3/14/2023\n \n \n 3/15/2023\n Bunk Bed in Main House*\n \n 3/11/2023\n \n \n 3/12/2023\n \n \n 3/13/2023\n \n \n 3/14/2023\n \n \n 3/15/2023\n If you would like additional meals\, please select type (select multiple if applicable).\n \n Breakfast ($9/day)\n \n \n Dinner ($15/day)\n Breakfast*\n \n 3/12/2023\n \n \n 3/13/2023\n \n \n 3/14/2023\n \n \n 3/15/2023\n Dinner\n \n 3/12/2022\n \n \n 3/13/2022\n \n \n 3/14/2022\n \n \n 3/15/2022\n Coupon Total\n $0.00\n \n Cardholder Email\n \n Billing Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Credit Card\n American ExpressDiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n \n \n \n Month010203040506070809101112\n \n \n \n \n \n Year20242025202620272028202920302031203220332034203520362037203820392040204120422043\n \n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n I understand that I will not receive my wilderness medicine course certificate if bathroom facilities\, kitchen or appropriate reservation site is not left tidy throughout my stay and upon my departure. I promise I will report anything (without penalty) I broke or damaged during my stay so that it can be fixed for the next participants. Agreement Signature* URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/2023-wilderness-advanced-first-aid-certification-course/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/AdobeStock_188476166-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230424T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230424T140000 DTSTAMP:20240413T141327 CREATED:20230201T181428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T181428Z UID:10001234-1682326800-1682344800@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Farm School: Spring 2023 Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Blackwood’s Farm School exists to teach students a strong work ethic as they learn where food comes from and connect classroom studies to real-world situations. They will leave empowered to utilize their new skills to continue modeling the importance of regenerative food systems in daily life. \nThis weekly experiential program is designed to provide students with an in-depth\, hands-on look into how a 21st-century farm operates. Students will live the full cycle of basic agroecology in a day and learn the value of preparing wholesome food. They will leave better stewards\, excited to make conscientious decisions in all their future pursuits. \nLessons incorporate science\, writing\, strategic planning\, carpentry\, livestock management\, and culinary arts. \nSessions run seasonally. Click here to learn more and sign up! \n  URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/farm-school-spring-2023-session-1/2023-04-24/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Blackwood-Land-Field-Overnight-5-e1675275258567.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230417T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230417T140000 DTSTAMP:20240413T141327 CREATED:20230201T181428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T181428Z UID:10001233-1681722000-1681740000@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Farm School: Spring 2023 Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Blackwood’s Farm School exists to teach students a strong work ethic as they learn where food comes from and connect classroom studies to real-world situations. They will leave empowered to utilize their new skills to continue modeling the importance of regenerative food systems in daily life. \nThis weekly experiential program is designed to provide students with an in-depth\, hands-on look into how a 21st-century farm operates. Students will live the full cycle of basic agroecology in a day and learn the value of preparing wholesome food. They will leave better stewards\, excited to make conscientious decisions in all their future pursuits. \nLessons incorporate science\, writing\, strategic planning\, carpentry\, livestock management\, and culinary arts. \nSessions run seasonally. Click here to learn more and sign up! \n  URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/farm-school-spring-2023-session-1/2023-04-17/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Blackwood-Land-Field-Overnight-5-e1675275258567.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230415T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230415T170000 DTSTAMP:20240413T141327 CREATED:20230131T222433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T192400Z UID:10001250-1681563600-1681578000@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Foraging Workshop with Dr. Mark Vorderbruggen DESCRIPTION:Blackwood is proud to offer the rare opportunity to take a foraging class with Dr. Mark Vorderbruggen\, founder of the wildly popular foragingtexas.com blog and the Medicine Man Plant Co. plant medicine line. Together we will see what hidden forageable bounties exist around our 33-acre property\, which encompasses three different biomes\, each possessing its trove of native edible and medicinal flora. With Dr. Vorderbruggen as our guide in a small group setting\, we’ll learn how to identify\, harvest\, and use the native Texas plants surrounding us. \nDetails: \n\nThis tour will involve lots of walking around our 33-acre property. Participants must wear closed-toed shoes and are encouraged to use sun protection and drink plenty of water.\nLunch will be available for purchase from our Farm Stand between 12 PM and 1 PM.\n\nDr. Vorderbruggen started one of the top foraging sites on the internet in 2008\, but he has been a forager all his life. Both his parents’ families used foraged foods to survive during the Great Depression\, and they passed their knowledge on to him. Knowing how to harvest nature’s free food fed him through the poverty years of his childhood and while getting a master’s degree in medicinal chemistry and a Ph.D. in physical organic chemistry. For the last 18 years\, he has worked as a research chemist in the oil industry\, using his knowledge of natural products to develop environmentally friendly replacements for traditional oil field chemicals. However\, his evenings and weekends are spent guiding people back to nature’s bounty\, teaching them which plants are edible and/or medicinal and proselytizing how foraging heals the body\, mind\, and soul … and prepares them for the zombie apocalypse! URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/foraging-workshop-with-dr-mark-vorderbruggen-morning-spring23/2023-04-15/2/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/MarkMedMan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230415T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230415T120000 DTSTAMP:20240413T141327 CREATED:20230131T222433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T192400Z UID:10001228-1681545600-1681560000@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Foraging Workshop with Dr. Mark Vorderbruggen DESCRIPTION:Blackwood is proud to offer the rare opportunity to take a foraging class with Dr. Mark Vorderbruggen\, founder of the wildly popular foragingtexas.com blog and the Medicine Man Plant Co. plant medicine line. Together we will see what hidden forageable bounties exist around our 33-acre property\, which encompasses three different biomes\, each possessing its trove of native edible and medicinal flora. With Dr. Vorderbruggen as our guide in a small group setting\, we’ll learn how to identify\, harvest\, and use the native Texas plants surrounding us. \nDetails: \n\nThis tour will involve lots of walking around our 33-acre property. Participants must wear closed-toed shoes and are encouraged to use sun protection and drink plenty of water.\nLunch will be available for purchase from our Farm Stand between 12 PM and 1 PM.\n\nDr. Vorderbruggen started one of the top foraging sites on the internet in 2008\, but he has been a forager all his life. Both his parents’ families used foraged foods to survive during the Great Depression\, and they passed their knowledge on to him. Knowing how to harvest nature’s free food fed him through the poverty years of his childhood and while getting a master’s degree in medicinal chemistry and a Ph.D. in physical organic chemistry. For the last 18 years\, he has worked as a research chemist in the oil industry\, using his knowledge of natural products to develop environmentally friendly replacements for traditional oil field chemicals. However\, his evenings and weekends are spent guiding people back to nature’s bounty\, teaching them which plants are edible and/or medicinal and proselytizing how foraging heals the body\, mind\, and soul … and prepares them for the zombie apocalypse! URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/foraging-workshop-with-dr-mark-vorderbruggen-morning-spring23/2023-04-15/1/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/MarkMedMan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230410T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230410T140000 DTSTAMP:20240413T141327 CREATED:20230201T181428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T181428Z UID:10001232-1681117200-1681135200@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Farm School: Spring 2023 Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Blackwood’s Farm School exists to teach students a strong work ethic as they learn where food comes from and connect classroom studies to real-world situations. They will leave empowered to utilize their new skills to continue modeling the importance of regenerative food systems in daily life. \nThis weekly experiential program is designed to provide students with an in-depth\, hands-on look into how a 21st-century farm operates. Students will live the full cycle of basic agroecology in a day and learn the value of preparing wholesome food. They will leave better stewards\, excited to make conscientious decisions in all their future pursuits. \nLessons incorporate science\, writing\, strategic planning\, carpentry\, livestock management\, and culinary arts. \nSessions run seasonally. Click here to learn more and sign up! \n  URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/farm-school-spring-2023-session-1/2023-04-10/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Blackwood-Land-Field-Overnight-5-e1675275258567.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230403T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230403T140000 DTSTAMP:20240413T141327 CREATED:20230201T181428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T181428Z UID:10001231-1680512400-1680530400@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Farm School: Spring 2023 Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Blackwood’s Farm School exists to teach students a strong work ethic as they learn where food comes from and connect classroom studies to real-world situations. They will leave empowered to utilize their new skills to continue modeling the importance of regenerative food systems in daily life. \nThis weekly experiential program is designed to provide students with an in-depth\, hands-on look into how a 21st-century farm operates. Students will live the full cycle of basic agroecology in a day and learn the value of preparing wholesome food. They will leave better stewards\, excited to make conscientious decisions in all their future pursuits. \nLessons incorporate science\, writing\, strategic planning\, carpentry\, livestock management\, and culinary arts. \nSessions run seasonally. Click here to learn more and sign up! \n  URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/farm-school-spring-2023-session-1/2023-04-03/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Blackwood-Land-Field-Overnight-5-e1675275258567.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230401T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230401T160000 DTSTAMP:20240413T141327 CREATED:20220713T162514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T233131Z UID:10000530-1680343200-1680364800@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:One Fine Day on the Farm DESCRIPTION:An all-day spring festival full of family fun and education\, featuring an open-air farmer’s market\, educational speakers\, workshops\, entertainment\, and of course\, good local food. URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/one-fine-day-23/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023_BELI_Landfarm_OneFineDay_Flyer_AllVersions_Banner-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230401T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230401T120000 DTSTAMP:20240413T141327 CREATED:20230314T182650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T182650Z UID:10001239-1680343200-1680350400@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Camp Open House DESCRIPTION:Whether it’s your child’s first time at camp or you’re looking to connect with our staff and other camp families\, you’re invited to attend an Open House at Blackwood on Saturday\, April 1st\, from 10 am-12 pm. \nThis will be during our spring festival\, One Fine Day on the Farm. Park in the event parking lot and check in at the registration table or purchase your ticket in person. Our staff can give you directions to the meeting location. \nQuestions? Contact Aidan\, Camp Director\, at campdirector@blackwoodland.org. URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/camp-open-house-2/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Camp ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/dji_fly_20221116_082136_791_1668608803554_photo_optimized-scaled-e1675350183510.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230327T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230327T140000 DTSTAMP:20240413T141327 CREATED:20230201T181428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T181428Z UID:10001230-1679907600-1679925600@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Farm School: Spring 2023 Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Blackwood’s Farm School exists to teach students a strong work ethic as they learn where food comes from and connect classroom studies to real-world situations. They will leave empowered to utilize their new skills to continue modeling the importance of regenerative food systems in daily life. \nThis weekly experiential program is designed to provide students with an in-depth\, hands-on look into how a 21st-century farm operates. Students will live the full cycle of basic agroecology in a day and learn the value of preparing wholesome food. They will leave better stewards\, excited to make conscientious decisions in all their future pursuits. \nLessons incorporate science\, writing\, strategic planning\, carpentry\, livestock management\, and culinary arts. \nSessions run seasonally. Click here to learn more and sign up! \n  URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/farm-school-spring-2023-session-1/2023-03-27/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Blackwood-Land-Field-Overnight-5-e1675275258567.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230320T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230320T140000 DTSTAMP:20240413T141328 CREATED:20230201T181428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T181428Z UID:10001229-1679302800-1679320800@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Farm School: Spring 2023 Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Blackwood’s Farm School exists to teach students a strong work ethic as they learn where food comes from and connect classroom studies to real-world situations. They will leave empowered to utilize their new skills to continue modeling the importance of regenerative food systems in daily life. \nThis weekly experiential program is designed to provide students with an in-depth\, hands-on look into how a 21st-century farm operates. Students will live the full cycle of basic agroecology in a day and learn the value of preparing wholesome food. They will leave better stewards\, excited to make conscientious decisions in all their future pursuits. \nLessons incorporate science\, writing\, strategic planning\, carpentry\, livestock management\, and culinary arts. \nSessions run seasonally. Click here to learn more and sign up! \n  URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/farm-school-spring-2023-session-1/2023-03-20/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Blackwood-Land-Field-Overnight-5-e1675275258567.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230315T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230315T170000 DTSTAMP:20240413T141328 CREATED:20230314T182006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T182006Z UID:10001238-1678888800-1678899600@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Camp Open House DESCRIPTION:Whether it’s your child’s first time at camp or you’re looking to connect with our staff and other camp families\, you’re invited to attend an Open House at Blackwood on Wednesday\, March 15\, from 2-5 pm. \nNo need to RSVP. Park in the main lot and follow the signs to the Baleyfield House. We’ll meet on the porch area at 2 PM. \nQuestions? Contact Aidan\, Camp Director\, at campdirector@blackwoodland.org. URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/camp-open-house/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Camp ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/dji_fly_20221116_082136_791_1668608803554_photo_optimized-scaled-e1675350183510.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221203T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221203T203000 DTSTAMP:20240413T141328 CREATED:20220713T161836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T161836Z UID:10000529-1670085000-1670099400@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Winter Farm-to-Table Dinner DESCRIPTION:Blackwood’s Winter Dinner on December 3rd is our first of the year. Chef Cade will create a seasonal five-course menu reflecting what inspires us every day: a love of blending tradition and experimentation\, seasonal eating in a region with quirky seasons\, and honoring the fruits of regenerative agriculture practice for us as individuals and as a collective. There’s no better way to celebrate the season and enjoy a meal from our Spring harvest. \n  URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/winter-farm-to-table-dinner-2022/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Event,Farm Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20141102-Blackwood-Dinner-29-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221019T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221019T210000 DTSTAMP:20240413T141328 CREATED:20220712T161553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T161553Z UID:10000526-1666191600-1666213200@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Outstanding in the Field with Chef Dawn Burrel DESCRIPTION:  \nNight two at this inspiring 33-acre educational farm where host farmer Cath Conlon and her team tend to a variety of vegetables\, fruits\, laying hens and apiaries. The farm calls itself a “living laboratory\,” using restorative agriculture practices to find the essential balance between land preservation and food production. Their educational programming seeks to empower youth to learn about where their food comes from and their robust CSA provides fresh\, nutritious food to folks across Houston and Austin. Our farm tour will tell you even more. Guest chef Dawn Burrel will cook the evening’s meal in the field. Dawn is an Olympic-athlete-turned-chef. In 2000\, she competed in the Summer Olympics as a long jumper representing Team USA. In 2021\, she competed on Bravo’s Top Chef. After traveling the world with the USA’s Track & Field team\, she worked in a slew of celebrated Texas kitchens including Uchi and Kulture. Her newest venture Late August opens in Houston this summer — with a menu that aims to “bring the soul of Afro-Asian flavors to the table.” \n  URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/outstanding-in-the-field-with-chef-dawn-burrel/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Event,Farm Dinner,Farm Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Outstanding-in-the-Field_Table_5-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221018T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221018T210000 DTSTAMP:20240413T141328 CREATED:20220510T195943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T200157Z UID:10000523-1666105200-1666126800@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Outstanding in the Field with Chef Justin Yu DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nBlackwood is a non-profit\, 33-acre teaching farm with a variety of crops\, laying hens and bees. Their goal is to model how regenerative agriculture practices can positively impact the planet and improve our food system in the process. Blackwood serves the community through summer camps and field trips to empower local youth\, plus a thriving CSA program that serves both Houston and Austin. We will honor that important work with a meal from guest chef Justin Yu and his superstar team at Houston’s Hotel Lucine\, Squable\, Theodore Rex and Better Luck Tomorrow. His three restaurants are some of Houston’s very best — known for elevated European-American menus with creative twists\, locally sourced ingredients and award-winning cocktails. Over the years\, they’ve won a long list of accolades from Bon Appetit\, Food & Wine and James Beard. Big talent in the field kitchen at this supremely inspiring place. \n\n\n  URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/outstanding-in-the-field-2022-1/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Event,Farm Dinner,Farm Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Outstanding-in-the-Field_Table_5-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221006T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221006T170000 DTSTAMP:20240413T141328 CREATED:20220712T162551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T200658Z UID:10000528-1665061200-1665075600@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Foraging Workshop with Dr. Mark Vorderbruggen (Afternoon Session) DESCRIPTION:Blackwood is proud to offer the rare opportunity to take a foraging class with Dr. Mark Vorderbruggen\, founder of the wildly popular foragingtexas.com blog and the Medicine Man Plant Co. plant medicine line. Together we will see what hidden forageable bounties exist around our 33-acre property\, which encompasses three different biomes each possessing its own trove of native edible and medicinal flora. With Dr. Vorderbruggen as our guide in a small group setting\, we’ll learn how to identify\, harvest\, and use the native Texas plants which surround us. \nDetails: \n\nPlease note that the morning and afternoon sessions will cover different parts of the farm and hence different vegetation. Participants are welcome to do one or both sessions\, however\, the fee is the same per session.\nLunch will be available from our Farm Stand between 12 PM and 1 PM.\n\nThis tour will involve lots of walking around our 33-acre property. Participants must wear closed-toed shoes and are encouraged to use sun protection and drink plenty of water. \nDr. Vorderbruggen started one of the top foraging sites on the internet in 2008\, but he has been a forager all his life. Both his parents’ families used foraged foods to survive during the Great Depression\, and they passed their knowledge on to him. Knowing how to harvest nature’s free food fed him through the poverty years of his childhood and while getting a master’s degree in medicinal chemistry and a Ph.D. in physical organic chemistry. For the last 18 years\, he has worked as a research chemist in the oil industry\, using his knowledge of natural products to develop environmentally friendly replacements for traditional oil field chemicals. However\, his evenings and weekends are spent guiding people back to nature’s bounty\, not only teaching them which plants are edible and/or medicinal\, but also proselytizing how foraging heals the body\, mind\, and soul … and prepares them for the zombie apocalypse! URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/foraging-workshop-with-dr-mark-vorderbruggen-afternoon-session/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/MarkMedMan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221006T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221006T120000 DTSTAMP:20240413T141328 CREATED:20220712T162325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T200127Z UID:10000527-1665043200-1665057600@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Foraging Workshop with Dr. Mark Vorderbruggen (Morning Session) DESCRIPTION:Blackwood is proud to offer the rare opportunity to take a foraging class with Dr. Mark Vorderbruggen\, founder of the wildly popular foragingtexas.com blog and the Medicine Man Plant Co. plant medicine line. Together we will see what hidden forageable bounties exist around our 33-acre property\, which encompasses three different biomes each possessing its own trove of native edible and medicinal flora. With Dr. Vorderbruggen as our guide in a small group setting\, we’ll learn how to identify\, harvest\, and use the native Texas plants which surround us. \nDetails: \n\nPlease note that the morning and afternoon sessions will cover different parts of the farm and hence different vegetation. Participants are welcome to do one or both sessions\, however\, the fee is the same per session.\nLunch will be available from our Farm Stand between 12 PM and 1 PM.\n\nThis tour will involve lots of walking around our 33-acre property. Participants must wear closed-toed shoes and are encouraged to use sun protection and drink plenty of water. \nDr. Vorderbruggen started one of the top foraging sites on the internet in 2008\, but he has been a forager all his life. Both his parents’ families used foraged foods to survive during the Great Depression\, and they passed their knowledge on to him. Knowing how to harvest nature’s free food fed him through the poverty years of his childhood and while getting a master’s degree in medicinal chemistry and a Ph.D. in physical organic chemistry. For the last 18 years\, he has worked as a research chemist in the oil industry\, using his knowledge of natural products to develop environmentally friendly replacements for traditional oil field chemicals. However\, his evenings and weekends are spent guiding people back to nature’s bounty\, not only teaching them which plants are edible and/or medicinal\, but also proselytizing how foraging heals the body\, mind\, and soul … and prepares them for the zombie apocalypse! URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/foraging-workshop-with-dr-mark-vorderbruggen-morning-session/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/MarkMedMan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220724 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220730 DTSTAMP:20240413T141328 CREATED:20220104T014546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T014546Z UID:10000678-1658620800-1659139199@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:2022 Nature Camp: Session 6 DESCRIPTION:Blackwood Nature Camp is a week-long overnight camp for ages 8-14 located in Hempstead\, TX. Our goal is simple: get kids outside and active! Campers enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking\, swimming (swim test required)\, paddle-boarding\, and forest games. They take classes like natural dyeing\, cane-pole fishing\, and cooking. They learn about wildlife in workshops hosted by local experts. New this year we have paddle boarding and archery added to the roster of activities. At night\, they stargaze\, tell stories\, and roast s’mores by the campfire.\nCampers learn about nature\, animals\, sportsmanship\, and camaraderie. With the support of highly trained counselors\, they’ll explore the wilderness and discover what secrets and wisdom the forest has to tell. This life-changing week of adventure offers children the opportunity to build a relationship with nature and safely explore the great outdoors. At Blackwood\, we take pride in being inclusive to all children. URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/2022-nature-camp-session-6/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Camp ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/3bb36c4b-a7b2-a66f-dd95-a98180e6c8fa-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220717 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220723 DTSTAMP:20240413T141328 CREATED:20220104T014502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T014502Z UID:10000677-1658016000-1658534399@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:2022 Nature Camp: Session 5 DESCRIPTION:Blackwood Nature Camp is a week-long overnight camp for ages 8-14 located in Hempstead\, TX. Our goal is simple: get kids outside and active! Campers enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking\, swimming (swim test required)\, paddle-boarding\, and forest games. They take classes like natural dyeing\, cane-pole fishing\, and cooking. They learn about wildlife in workshops hosted by local experts. New this year we have paddle boarding and archery added to the roster of activities. At night\, they stargaze\, tell stories\, and roast s’mores by the campfire.\nCampers learn about nature\, animals\, sportsmanship\, and camaraderie. With the support of highly trained counselors\, they’ll explore the wilderness and discover what secrets and wisdom the forest has to tell. This life-changing week of adventure offers children the opportunity to build a relationship with nature and safely explore the great outdoors. At Blackwood\, we take pride in being inclusive to all children. URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/2022-nature-camp-session-5/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Camp ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/3bb36c4b-a7b2-a66f-dd95-a98180e6c8fa-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220710 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220716 DTSTAMP:20240413T141328 CREATED:20220104T014338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T014338Z UID:10000676-1657411200-1657929599@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:2022 Nature Camp: Session 4 DESCRIPTION:Blackwood Nature Camp is a week-long overnight camp for ages 8-14 located in Hempstead\, TX. Our goal is simple: get kids outside and active! Campers enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking\, swimming (swim test required)\, paddle-boarding\, and forest games. They take classes like natural dyeing\, cane-pole fishing\, and cooking. They learn about wildlife in workshops hosted by local experts. New this year we have paddle boarding and archery added to the roster of activities. At night\, they stargaze\, tell stories\, and roast s’mores by the campfire.\nCampers learn about nature\, animals\, sportsmanship\, and camaraderie. With the support of highly trained counselors\, they’ll explore the wilderness and discover what secrets and wisdom the forest has to tell. This life-changing week of adventure offers children the opportunity to build a relationship with nature and safely explore the great outdoors. At Blackwood\, we take pride in being inclusive to all children. URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/2022-nature-camp-session-4/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Camp ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/3bb36c4b-a7b2-a66f-dd95-a98180e6c8fa-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220626 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220702 DTSTAMP:20240413T141328 CREATED:20220104T014134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T014134Z UID:10000675-1656201600-1656719999@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:2022 Nature Camp: Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Blackwood Nature Camp is a week-long overnight camp for ages 8-14 located in Hempstead\, TX. Our goal is simple: get kids outside and active! Campers enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking\, swimming (swim test required)\, paddle-boarding\, and forest games. They take classes like natural dyeing\, cane-pole fishing\, and cooking. They learn about wildlife in workshops hosted by local experts. New this year we have paddle boarding and archery added to the roster of activities. At night\, they stargaze\, tell stories\, and roast s’mores by the campfire.\nCampers learn about nature\, animals\, sportsmanship\, and camaraderie. With the support of highly trained counselors\, they’ll explore the wilderness and discover what secrets and wisdom the forest has to tell. This life-changing week of adventure offers children the opportunity to build a relationship with nature and safely explore the great outdoors. At Blackwood\, we take pride in being inclusive to all children. URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/2022-nature-camp-session-2/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Camp ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/3bb36c4b-a7b2-a66f-dd95-a98180e6c8fa-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220625 DTSTAMP:20240413T141328 CREATED:20220104T013936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T014011Z UID:10000674-1655596800-1656115199@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:2022 Nature Camp: Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Blackwood Nature Camp is a week-long overnight camp for ages 8-14 located in Hempstead\, TX. Our goal is simple: get kids outside and active! Campers enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking\, swimming (swim test required)\, paddle-boarding\, and forest games. They take classes like natural dyeing\, cane-pole fishing\, and cooking. They learn about wildlife in workshops hosted by local experts. New this year we have paddle boarding and archery added to the roster of activities. At night\, they stargaze\, tell stories\, and roast s’mores by the campfire.\nCampers learn about nature\, animals\, sportsmanship\, and camaraderie. With the support of highly trained counselors\, they’ll explore the wilderness and discover what secrets and wisdom the forest has to tell. This life-changing week of adventure offers children the opportunity to build a relationship with nature and safely explore the great outdoors. At Blackwood\, we take pride in being inclusive to all children. URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/2022-nature-camp-session-1/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Camp ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/3bb36c4b-a7b2-a66f-dd95-a98180e6c8fa-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220526T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220526T120000 DTSTAMP:20240413T141328 CREATED:20220509T125609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T200600Z UID:10000691-1653552000-1653566400@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Foraging Workshop with Dr. Mark Vorderbruggen (SOLD OUT) DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 26 from 8 AM to 12 PM\n\n$75 per person\nRSVP by emailing info@blackwoodland.org\nLunch will be available from our Farm Stand.\n\nBlackwood is proud to offer the rare opportunity to take a foraging class with Dr. Mark Vorderbruggen\, founder of the wildly popular foragingtexas.com blog and the Medicine Man Plant Co. plant medicine line. We will host Dr. Vorderbruggen on Thursday\, May 26 from 8 AM to 12 PM\, and we have a few spots left! Together we will see what hidden forageable bounties exist around our 33-acre property\, which encompasses three different biomes each possessing their own trove of native edible and medicinal flora. With Dr. Vorderbruggen as our guide in a small group setting\, we’ll learn how to identify\, harvest\, and use the native Texas plants which surround us. \nThis tour will involve lots of walking around our 33-acre property. Participants must wear closed-toed shoes and are encouraged to use sun protection and drink plenty of water. \nDr. Vorderbruggen started one of the top foraging sites on the internet in 2008\, but he has been a forager all his life. Both his parents’ families used foraged foods to survive during the Great Depression\, and they passed their knowledge on to him. Knowing how to harvest nature’s free food fed him through the poverty years of his childhood and while getting a master’s degree in medicinal chemistry and a PhD in physical organic chemistry. For the last 18 years\, he has worked as a research chemist in the oil industry\, using his knowledge of natural products to develop environmentally friendly replacements for traditional oil field chemicals. However\, his evenings and weekends are spent guiding people back to nature’s bounty\, not only teaching them which plants are edible and/or medicinal\, but also proselytizing how foraging heals the body\, mind\, and soul … and prepares them for the zombie apocalypse! URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/foraging-workshop-with-dr-mark-vorderbruggen/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/MarkMedMan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220409T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220409T190000 DTSTAMP:20240413T141328 CREATED:20220207T003000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T113038Z UID:10000681-1649516400-1649530800@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Blackwood & Central City Co-Op Tapas Tasting & Dinner in the Country DESCRIPTION:Celebrate love of family\, friends and community at a special farm-to-table Valentine’s dinner at Blackwood Educational Land Institute. \nWe invite you to join us to dine outdoors at the picturesque Blackwood Educational Land Institute on Saturday\, February 12 from 3:00 – 7:00 pm \nThis culinary tapas/tasting menu* will be prepared by Chef Cade of Long Spoon Catering and will feature local\, sustainably sourced produce directly-sourced from the farm. The meal will also be paired with a special selection of wines chosen by Erick Navas of Central City Co-Op. \nTickets available at Central City Co-Op. Click here to join >>\n \nVegetarian and vegan options will be available. Transportation can be arranged with direct drop off between the farm and the Co-Op for an additional $30. Transportation will leave the Co-Op at 2:00 pm. URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/blackwood-central-city-co-op-valentines-tasting-dinner-in-the-country/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Event,Farm Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20141102-Blackwood-Dinner-10-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220330T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220330T123000 DTSTAMP:20240413T141328 CREATED:20220207T011020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T011020Z UID:10000689-1648629000-1648643400@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Wednesday DESCRIPTION:We would not be Blackwood without our incredibly passionate volunteers. Volunteers gravitate to Blackwood Land for a variety of reasons. Some use it as a regenerative activity\, others for the scenery on the farm and others love being a part of a resilient food system. The easiest way to get involved and experience Blackwood is at our weekly Volunteer Days. Here’s what you need to know: \nVolunteer Wednesdays \n\nEach Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM\nFarm & garden activities for all ages and abilities\nEntirely outdoors for social distancing.\nWe thank our volunteers with a homemade lunch at 12:30!\nTo participate\, all you have to do is email us before Wednesday AM at info@blackwoodland.org and let us know if you have any dietary restrictions for lunch. URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/volunteer-wednesday-3-2-2-2-2/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Volunteer Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG-0341.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220326T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220326T203000 DTSTAMP:20240413T141328 CREATED:20220207T010112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T185135Z UID:10000684-1648312200-1648326600@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Spring Farm-to-Table Dinner DESCRIPTION:Blackwood’s Spring Dinner on March 26th is our first of the year. Chef Cade will create a seasonal five-course menu reflecting what inspires us every day: a love of blending tradition and experimentation\, seasonal eating in a region with quirky seasons\, and honoring the fruits of regenerative agriculture practice for us as individuals and as a collective. There’s no better way to celebrate the season and enjoy a meal from our Spring harvest. \n  URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/spring-farm-to-table-dinner/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Event,Farm Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20141102-Blackwood-Dinner-29-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220323T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220323T123000 DTSTAMP:20240413T141328 CREATED:20220207T010908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T010908Z UID:10000688-1648024200-1648038600@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Wednesday DESCRIPTION:We would not be Blackwood without our incredibly passionate volunteers. Volunteers gravitate to Blackwood Land for a variety of reasons. Some use it as a regenerative activity\, others for the scenery on the farm and others love being a part of a resilient food system. The easiest way to get involved and experience Blackwood is at our weekly Volunteer Days. Here’s what you need to know: \nVolunteer Wednesdays \n\nEach Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM\nFarm & garden activities for all ages and abilities\nEntirely outdoors for social distancing.\nWe thank our volunteers with a homemade lunch at 12:30!\nTo participate\, all you have to do is email us before Wednesday AM at info@blackwoodland.org and let us know if you have any dietary restrictions for lunch. URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/volunteer-wednesday-3-2-2-2/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Volunteer Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackwoodland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG-0341.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220323T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220323T123000 DTSTAMP:20240413T141328 CREATED:20220207T010734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T010734Z UID:10000687-1648024200-1648038600@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Wednesday DESCRIPTION:We would not be Blackwood without our incredibly passionate volunteers. Volunteers gravitate to Blackwood Land for a variety of reasons. Some use it as a regenerative activity\, others for the scenery on the farm and others love being a part of a resilient food system. The easiest way to get involved and experience Blackwood is at our weekly Volunteer Days. Here’s what you need to know: \nVolunteer Wednesdays \n\nEach Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM\nFarm & garden activities for all ages and abilities\nEntirely outdoors for social distancing.\nWe thank our volunteers with a homemade lunch at 12:30!\nTo participate\, all you have to do is email us before Wednesday AM at info@blackwoodland.org and let us know if you have any dietary restrictions for lunch. URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/volunteer-wednesday-3-2-2/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Volunteer Days END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220309T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220309T123000 DTSTAMP:20240413T141328 CREATED:20220207T010626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T010626Z UID:10000686-1646814600-1646829000@blackwoodland.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Wednesday DESCRIPTION:We would not be Blackwood without our incredibly passionate volunteers. Volunteers gravitate to Blackwood Land for a variety of reasons. Some use it as a regenerative activity\, others for the scenery on the farm and others love being a part of a resilient food system. The easiest way to get involved and experience Blackwood is at our weekly Volunteer Days. Here’s what you need to know: \nVolunteer Wednesdays \n\nEach Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM\nFarm & garden activities for all ages and abilities\nEntirely outdoors for social distancing.\nWe thank our volunteers with a homemade lunch at 12:30!\nTo participate\, all you have to do is email us before Wednesday AM at info@blackwoodland.org and let us know if you have any dietary restrictions for lunch. URL:https://blackwoodland.org/event/volunteer-wednesday-3-2/ LOCATION:Blackwood Educational Land Institute CATEGORIES:Volunteer Days END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR