Planting Workshops

The aim of the HydroHarvest Workshop Series is to teach the community about ways to tackle food insecurity through sustainable agriculture. In doing so, we equip them with the knowledge and resources necessary to feed themselves and their families nourishing foods. We host our workshops at schools, clubs, YMCAs, libraries, food banks, and more organizations throughout Greater Washington. Our workshops can be hosted for all ages.

Workshop Structure

Workshop 1: Introduction to Food Insecurity, Nutrition, & Sustainable Agriculture (30 minutes)

In our first workshop, we teach youth about food insecurity, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture, a method of growing food that addresses the health of the environment and the community. The material will be presented in an engaging manner through an interactive slideshow presentation and educational games, such as Kahoot.

Workshop 2: Planting Seeds for Food Security (30 minutes)

In our second workshop, we engage youth in a hands-on planting activity. We provide all materials needed (soil, seeds, gloves) and guide youth through the process of planting lettuce and herb seeds. At the end of the workshop, youth can choose to continue to care for the seedlings until they reach maturity (~2 weeks).

Interested in a workshop?

If you are interested in having a HydroHarvest Workshop at your organization, please fill out the form below. Please note that we are only able to offer our in-person workshops to organizations in Greater Washington, D.C. However, we would be happy to host a virtual workshop anywhere within the United States.