Have you enrolled in our Community Compost Stewardship Program or are you interested in learning how to compost? Well, this workshop is for you! Let’s begin the 2025 growing season learning how to turn kitchen scraps into healthy soil amendment!

Things To Know

This is an outdoor event with bathroom access!
Snacks & beverages will be served!

Email farmer@whitelock.org

REGISTER HERE —> FOR THE COMMUNITY COMPOST STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM

Join us for a Volunteer Orientation & Field Day at Whitelock Community Farm! Our Fresh Connect Farm Stewardship program offers hands-on experience in urban farming, giving volunteers the opportunity to engage in the daily operations of our community farm.

During this orientation, you'll learn about our volunteer opportunities, including:
🌱 Starting seedlings & growing crops
🌾 Crop planning & produce safety
💧 Drip irrigation & raised bed management
🐝 Native Pollinators
🌿 Composting
🏗️ Farm infrastructure & high hoop tunnels
🛒 Supporting our farmers market
📚 Field days & workshops

Volunteers commit 1-5 hours per week from April to November. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced grower, this program is a great way to deepen your connection to the land while supporting food justice in our community.

Come ready to get your hands in the soil, meet fellow farm stewards, and be part of a movement that nourishes both people and the community!

📅 Date: March 29, 2025, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Whitelock Community Farm
🥕Lunch & Beverage Provided
🔗 Sign up here: REGISTER HERE

We look forward to growing with you! 🌿

We welcome Nyeema Farms to Whitelock Community Farm to leads in an immersive hands-on experience, growing mushrooms on logs! We’ll explore the mycorrhizal network and the ways mycelium connects us all. You’ll learn how fungi operate in nature, identify which trees (and what condition they should be in) are best for mushroom cultivation, and discover the varieties most suitable for your backyard.

We’ll learn about Shiitake, Oyster, Lion’s Mane, and Reishi!

PLEASE READ HERE

Space is limited. Registration is required!

Attendees should bring their own drill and hammer. If you do not have either, please inform us during the registration process.

Participants will have the opportunity to take an inoculated log home. Priority to residents in Whitelock/Reservoir Hill. The workshop is open to all!

REGISTER HERE

Peace, Farm Family! Cheers to more Sunshine🌞 & the fast approaching (already here?) Spring season! Lol. With that said, we know there’ll be a lot of spring cleaning/wardrobe changes going on. So we wanted to make space for us all to share blessings in form of a clothing swap & donation day! With open volunteer hours. We’re looking forward to continuing finding & making ways to best serve our community in 2020! SPREAD THE WORD!!!Peace 

Have you ever wondered what useful plants might be growing in your neighborhood or in your own backyard? Would you like to learn how to utilize these plants to create effective herbal remedies for your friends and family? Then join community herbalist, Katelyn Jarkowiec, for the series – Herbal Medicine Making 101.

In these hands-on classes, we’ll get to know the plants growing in and around Whitelock Farm, discuss the art and science behind each medicinal preparation, and then create an herbal remedy together. By the end of the series, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to create your own home apothecary using fresh, local, homegrown, and seasonal herbs.

Fire Cider for All

Fire Cider is an old folk remedy that uses simple, accessible, kitchen ingredients to create a powerful winter wellness remedy! Fire cider can relieve sinus congestion, keep our immune system strong, ward off colds and flus, and increase digestion and circulation. Learn how to make this popular herbal folk remedy as well as other herbal infused vinegars that can be used in beverages, salad dressing, cocktails and more!

Want to make your own Fire Cider to take home? 
Be sure to register ahead of time- space is limited!

Cost: pay what you can between $5-$15
*$5 materials fee required for the take home option

Drop-ins welcome, but registering HERE beforehand will help us prepare for the class!

Join us for an outdoor yoga class at the farm!

All levels welcome - bring your own mat (we will have a few extra on site)   
class taught by certified instructor, Grace Marshall

We will be starting promptly at 11 am, so please arrive a little early to sign in and get set up. This class will take place in the park on the corner of Whitelock & Brookfield, behind the farm stand. It is outdoors, so please come prepared - we suggest bringing your own water bottle & applying sunscreen!

The class will run alongside our Farm Stand, so we will have farm veggies for sale as well.

$5 suggested donation - supports future classes!

Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to weather.

Have you ever wondered what useful plants might be growing in your neighborhood or in your own backyard? Would you like to learn how to utilize these plants to create effective herbal remedies for your friends and family? Then join community herbalist, Katelyn Jarkowiec, for the series – Herbal Medicine Making 101.

In these hands-on classes, we’ll get to know the plants growing in and around Whitelock Farm, discuss the art and science behind each medicinal preparation, and then create an herbal remedy together. By the end of the series, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to create your own home apothecary using fresh, local, homegrown, and seasonal herbs.

Tinctures
So what’s a tincture? Learn about these simple, alcohol based herbal extracts and how to create your own using fresh or dried plants. Tinctures are concentrated, easy to take, and effective!

Cost: $5-$15 sliding scale, cash + cards accepted

Drop-ins welcome, but registering HERE beforehand will help us prepare for the class!

Join us for an outdoor yoga class at the farm!

All levels welcome - bring your own mat (we will have a few extra on site)   
class taught by certified instructor, Grace Marshall

We will be starting promptly at 11 am, so please arrive a little early to sign in and get set up. This class will take place in the park on the corner of Whitelock & Brookfield, behind the farm stand. It is outdoors, so please come prepared - we suggest bringing your own water bottle & applying sunscreen!

The class will run alongside our Farm Stand, so we will have farm veggies for sale as well.

$5 suggested donation - supports future classes!

Have you ever wondered what useful plants might be growing in your neighborhood or in your own backyard? Would you like to learn how to utilize these plants to create effective herbal remedies for your friends and family? Then join community herbalist, Katelyn Jarkowiec, for the series – Herbal Medicine Making 101.

In these hands-on classes, we’ll get to know the plants growing in and around Whitelock Farm, discuss the art and science behind each medicinal preparation, and then create an herbal remedy together. By the end of the series, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to create your own home apothecary using fresh, local, homegrown, and seasonal herbs.

Wild Foods
In this class you’ll discover a new meaning for the word “weeds” as you learn to confidently identify and harvest these wildy weedy plants and turn them into delicious pestos, beverages, and wild salads!

Cost: $5-$15 sliding scale, cash + cards accepted

Drop-ins welcome, but registering HERE beforehand will help us prepare for the class!

Project details :
TBA - this post will be updated with activity details as we get closer to the date!

Where: 
We will gather at the Farm Stand on the south corner of Whitelock & Brookfield at 10am

What to bring:
Please wear clothes and shoes you don't mind getting dirty & bring a water bottle. Check the weather and dress appropriately. We will provide gloves, sunblock, tools and will have water on site for refills.

Join us for the Annual Whitelock Harvest Festival
Sunday October 7th 12-4pm

Featuring :
*The famous Greens & Kugel Cook Off*
*Music + Performances -- details TBA*
*Kids Activities -- An Amazing Bubble Show, The Science Guys, face painting, hula hoops, sack races + more!*
*Reservoir Hill Vendors + Community Organizations*
*Health and Wellness Fair*

Have you ever wondered what useful plants might be growing in your neighborhood or in your own backyard? Would you like to learn how to utilize these plants to create effective herbal remedies for your friends and family? Then join community herbalist, Katelyn Jarkowiec, for the series – Herbal Medicine Making 101.

In these hands-on classes, we’ll get to know the plants growing in and around Whitelock Farm, discuss the art and science behind each medicinal preparation, and then create an herbal remedy together. By the end of the series, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to create your own home apothecary using fresh, local, homegrown, and seasonal herbs.

Oils and Salves
Medicinal oils and salves are a great way to apply plant medicine topically. We’ll discuss plants remedies for common ailments such as rashes, cuts, scrapes, burns, insect bites, and then make an herbal healing salve together!
Want to take home your very own tin of herbal healing salve?
Be sure to register ahead of time - space is limited!!
*$5 materials fee required for the take home option

Cost: $5-$15 sliding scale, cash + cards accepted

Drop-ins welcome, but registering HERE beforehand will help us prepare for the class!

Join us for an outdoor yoga class at the farm!

All levels welcome - bring your own mat (we will have a few extra on site)   
class taught by certified instructor, Grace Marshall

We will be starting promptly at 11 am, so please arrive a little early to sign in and get set up. This class will take place in the park on the corner of Whitelock & Brookfield, behind the farm stand. It is outdoors, so please come prepared - we suggest bringing your own water bottle & applying sunscreen!

The class will run alongside our Farm Stand, so we will have farm veggies for sale as well.

$5 suggested donation - supports future classes!

From food scraps to nutritious amendments!

In this workshop we will discuss composting basics, worm composting and best practices for building healthy compost.

Class will be led by Sophia Hosain, a graduate of the Institute of Local Self Reliance Compost Program and Montae, from local compost producer Veteran Compost

Class is pay what you can sliding scale $5-$10

To register, please fill out this FORM

Facebook event here

Bring a dish, a friend or just yourself, and come prepared to try some new foods!

Enjoy some snacks while catching up with neighbors, sharing recipes and checking out what's been growing at the farm. We will be preparing a couple dishes with farm fresh veggies. You are invited to make something too, but it is certainly not required. 

We'll be set up in the park across the street from the farm on Whitelock and Brookfield from 6pm-dusk.

 This Month we are also joined by Crystal of Holistic Wellness and Health who will be sharing a cooking demo using farm produce and Anita of Baltimore City Master Gardeners of University of Maryland Extension will be there with giveaways & to answer your gardening questions!

Workshop Description: We will create delicious, nutritious, flavorful and affordable meals using fresh produce from Whitelock Community Farm. We will learn more about the Double Dollars Program. All participants of the workshop are eligible to participate in the Double Dollars Program. Recipes and samples will be provided. 

Crystal L. Forman is the Owner/Director of Holistic Wellness and Health, a company that uses a whole person approach that integrates health, fitness and wellness. She offers health education courses, healthy cooking classes, cooking demonstrations, health coaching and wellness seminars. Crystal also works to improve food justice, food sovereignty and sustainable food access. She is an avid forager, gardener and volunteer farmer. She loves teaching foraging, wild food cooking and farm to plate activities. In addition to her Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Health Administration (MHA) degrees, Crystal is a certified Permaculture designer, a Certified Baltimore City Master Gardener, and a certified sport nutrition consultant (CSNC).

SWEAT: Group Sessions with our Community Trainer Wykeem! 
Saturdays 11am-12:30 pm in the park at the corner of Whitelock + Brookfield

This class will involved low to mid intensity movements and static holds.
All calisthenics, using our bodies to strengthen our bodies, so all you’ll need to bring is yourself, some water & good intentions.

These sessions are FREE, but you are welcome to make a donation

SWEAT: Group Sessions with our Community Trainer Wykeem! 
Saturdays 11am-12:30 pm in the park at the corner of Whitelock + Brookfield

This class will involved low to mid intensity movements and static holds.
All calisthenics, using our bodies to strengthen our bodies, so all you’ll need to bring is yourself, some water & good intentions.

These sessions are FREE, but you are welcome to make a donation

Have you ever wondered what useful plants might be growing in your neighborhood or in your own backyard? Would you like to learn how to utilize these plants to create effective herbal remedies for your friends and family? Then join community herbalist, Katelyn Jarkowiec, for the series – Herbal Medicine Making 101.

In these hands-on classes, we’ll get to know the plants growing in and around Whitelock Farm, discuss the art and science behind each medicinal preparation, and then create an herbal remedy together. By the end of the series, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to create your own home apothecary using fresh, local, homegrown, and seasonal herbs.

Infusions and Decoctions
Learn the art and science behind creating simple, effective medicine right in your kitchen with only one ingredient - water! Infusions and decoctions are some of the oldest and most accessible forms of plant medicine.

Cost: $5-$15 sliding scale, cash + cards accepted

Drop-ins welcome, but registering HERE beforehand will help us prepare for the class!

Join us at Revival, a Joie de Vivre Hotel at their bar B-Side Karaoke for Cocktails and Karaoke! 

September 12th 5-10pm Come for Happy Hour and stay beyond as we boogie down at the B Side!

10% of all sales benefit the farm

$10 valet parking and street parking available

https://www.facebook.com/events/242212323145555/

SWEAT: Group Sessions with our Community Trainer Wykeem! 
Saturdays 11am-12:30 pm in the park at the corner of Whitelock + Brookfield

This class will involved low to mid intensity movements and static holds.
All calisthenics, using our bodies to strengthen our bodies, so all you’ll need to bring is yourself, some water & good intentions.

These sessions are FREE, but you are welcome to make a donation

Project details :
TBA - this post will be updated with activity details as we get closer to the date!

Where: 
We will gather at the Farm Stand on the south corner of Whitelock & Brookfield at 10am

What to bring:
Please wear clothes and shoes you don't mind getting dirty & bring a water bottle. Check the weather and dress appropriately. We will provide gloves, sunblock, tools and will have water on site for refills.

Once you get to know the wide variety of plants growing in your backyard, your life will never be the same!  

Join community herbalist, Katelyn Jarkowiec, for a plant walk around Whitelock Farm where you’ll identify, discuss, and get to know local medicinal and edible plants. Then, instead of walking down the street and just seeing a sidewalk, you’ll start to see all sorts of familiar plant faces.

Tour will meet at the farm stand on the corner of Whitelock St and Brookfield Ave at 11am