

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Nourishing Gardens Training
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Learn everything you need to know to begin growing food!About this EventDescriptionCEI's Nourishing Gardens Training will equip participants with skills needed to roll up their sleeves and start growing food. CEI offers a unique local perspective on urban agriculture based on experience stewarding Freetown Farm, a 6.4-acre farm in Columbia, MD; the Green Farmacy Garden, a 6-acre medicinal plant garden in Fulton, MD; and community gardens throughout Howard County.Training participants will have the opportunity to make a difference in their community while gaining hands-on experience replacing turf with ecologically beneficial food gardens at our Saturday sessions.The Nourishing Gardens TrainingBeginner session (5 weeks)Learn everything you need to know to begin planning, building, planting, and maintaining a food garden. Intermediate session (5 weeks)Go beyond the basics as your learn about permaculture design techniques, non-traditional garden styles (edible landscapes, pollinator gardens, rain gardens, urban farming, etc.), caring for your garden (including W**d, pest, and disease management), and preserving and using your harvest.Commitment:To get the most out of the program, participants should plan to engage in the full program as outlined.10-week training program (or 5-week session);1-2 hours of independent learning each week;2-hour in-person learning session each Thursday, 6pm - 8pm (online option available upon request);Experiential learning sessions to apply the knowledge from the week to real-life installations each Saturday at Freetown Farm and communities within Howard County; andParticipants must be at least eighteen years of age and able to provide their own transportation to installation sites within Howard County.Course schedule:Beginner Training (April 2nd - May 2nd)Thursday, April 2, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Orientation &amp; Introduction to lawn transitionSaturday, April 4, 9:00-11:00 a.m.* | In-person experienceThursday, April 9, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Planning &amp; Building a food gardenSaturday, April 11, 9:00-11:00 a.m.* | In-person experienceThursday, April 16, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Planting a food gardenSaturday, April 18, 9:00-11:00 a.m.* | In-person experienceThursday, April 23, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Maintaining a food gardenSaturday, April 25, 9:00-11:00 a.m.* | In-person experienceThursday, April 30, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Harvesting and preserving your produceSaturday, May 2, 9:00-11:00 a.m.* | In-person ceremony* time may need to shift if scheduling conflicts ariseIntermediate Training (May 7th - June 6th)Thursday, May 7, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Permaculture designSaturday, May 9, 9:00-11:00 a.m.* | In-person experienceThursday, May 14, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Soil Health &amp; Climate ConnectionSaturday, May 16, 9:00-11:00 a.m.* | In-person experienceThursday, May 21, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Weeds, Pests, &amp; Disease ManagementSaturday, May 23, 9:00-11:00 a.m.* | In-person experienceThursday, May 28, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Edible Landscapes, Natives, PollinatorsSaturday, May 30, 9:00-11:00 a.m.* | In-person experienceThursday, June 4, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Food SystemsSaturday, June 6, 9:00-11:00 a.m.* | In-person ending ceremony* time may need to shift if scheduling conflicts ariseCostSpace is limited. Registration is required. Drop-in sessions will not be offered.Registration costs support CEI in our mission to cultivate communities where people and nature thrive together. With your support, we're able to offer flexible paid work opportunities to community members, earn an income that supports the operations of our organization and mission-delivery, and invest in programs that build community, protect our environment, and support the health and wellbeing of our community members.5-Week Beginner only - $1255 - Week Intermediate only - $15910-Week Beginner &amp; Intermediate Together - $189This course will be led by Loni Cohen, the Community Ecology Institute Nourishing Gardens Program Manager, in collaboration with other CEI experts. Loni is passionate about creating an environment that fosters a mutually beneficial relationship where people and nature thrive together. Loni enjoys sharing her passion for gardening with the community as the Nourishing Gardens Program Manager, Howard County Master Gardener, and CA W**d Warrior.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/55b9ad90-f9ee-11f0-9d40-f32f9ceafad0-rimg-w1200-h579-dc77aa49-gmir.jpg If you have any questions about the program, please reach out to Loni Cohen, Nourishing Gardens Program Manager, at nourishing-gardens@cei.earth
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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 125, max: 189, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbia
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 8000 Harriet Tubman Ln
- **lat**: 39.1868461
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- **full address**: 8000 Harriet Tubman Ln, 8000 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia, United States

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- **organizer**: Community Ecology Institute (https://allevents.in/org/community-ecology-institute/24406392)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 8000 Harriet Tubman Ln, 8000 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 125 up to 189 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Community Ecology Institute
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, health-wellness
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 Nourishing Gardens Training ?
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