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BHV Environmental Group Visit to Chicken of the Woods Permaculture Farm
Event Contact(s)
Melissa Crown
Category
Environmental Group
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About this event
The BHV Environment Group is visiting a unique environment-friendly micro-farm in Darnestown, MD, about 30 minutes-drive from Bradley Hills. The Chicken of the Woods Permaculture Farm, founded by enthusiastic young environmentalists Bridgette and Jesse Downer over two decades ago, demonstrates how farming can be successful using organic, non-chemical practices and native conservation landscaping. These methods based on “regenerative” and “permaculture” principles help to enrich the soil while avoiding harm to the natural environment. The Downer farm raises chickens and grows a variety of vegetables that are provided to local food banks. Please RSVP to: bhvenviron@gmail.com. Participation is limited to 12 members. Because of limitations on parking at the farm, we will be carpooling. Departure from the neighborhood will be at 1:15 pm for our 2:00 pm visit. You will be contacted before the event with directions and to coordinate carpooling.