Looking for your new weekly hangout spot? Join us at Morningside Urban Farm on Thursdays for Community Night!  Every Thursday we’ll feature activities for all ages to enjoy – – grab your neighbor, bring your kids, or just yourself! Check out our schedule of events below, and learn more about tonight’s featured class:

Edible Landscape

Would you like to create a landscape that’s beautiful and full of edible perennial plants? 

Join Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent Shawn Jadrnicek as he talks about his favorite trees, shrubs, vines, and perennials. Learn how to grow and propagate these plants to add beauty and food to your landscape.

Community Night Schedule:

6:00 – 6:40 p.m. Options:

• Yoga (all-levels, taught by Emilee Hall, RYT 500 and SE resident)
• Kids activity (games, crafts, etc.)
• Gardening and farm chores
• Rest and relaxation in Morningside Park

6:45 – 7:30 p.m. Options:

• Class: Edible Landscape
• Kids physical activity

To register, please click HERE. When the event page opens, select “Register Now” to get started or call Carilion Direct at (540) 266-6000/(800) 422-8482. Select which activities you plan to join – come for yoga, the featured class, or all of the above!

All events at Morningside Urban Farm are FREE to open to everyone. The farm is located at the end of Morgan Ave on the right side of the street. Please park on the farm side of the street. Children are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Attendees can take home free, fresh produce as supplies last.

For more information, contact Angela Charlton, RDN and Community Health Educator, at (540) 983-4123 or akcharlton@carilionclinic.org. 

COVID-19 GUIDELINES FOR OUTDOOR COMMUNITY HEALTH AND OUTREACH EVENTS:

1) Participants will go through a brief health screening upon arrival.

2) Social distancing guidelines will be followed and maintained (6 feet apart).

3) Face masks are not required for attendees.

In the event of rain or extreme heat, event will be moved to an indoor location. Registered attendees will be notified of location change via email, or you can check calendar or call Carilion Direct to confirm event status.