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).

Thomas Jefferson Library

7415 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22042

August 22nd, 2026

Pohick Regional library

6450 Sydenstricker Rd, Burke, VA 22015

August 21st, 2026

Fairfax county health department

10777 Main St., Fairfax, VA 22030

August 19nd, 2026

richard byrd library

7250 Commerce St, Springfield, VA 22150

August 13th, 2026

YMCA Fairfax County Reston

12196 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA 20190

July 29th, 2026

YMCA Fairfax County Reston

12196 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA 20190

July 28th, 2026

Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic boys and girls Club

401 N Payne St, Alexandria, VA 22314

July 16th, 2026

Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic boys and girls Club

401 N Payne St, Alexandria, VA 22314

June 25th, 2026

Belong! Vienna Community Nonprofit Organization

Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park Street, NE, Vienna

April 30th, 2026

Our Lady of good counsel school

8601 Wolftrap Rd SE, Vienna, VA 22182

April 14th, 2026

Capital area food bank

4900 Puerto Rico Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017

March 24th, 2026

Club Phoenix

120 Cherry St SE, Vienna, VA 22180

March 24th, 2026

Flint Hill ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2444 Flint Hill Road, Vienna, VA 22181

February 27th, 2026

Workshop Schedule

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.