[RP TownTalk] Community Forklift's Reuse Warehouse Garden Party and Sale (April 2 from 9 am to 4 pm)

[Jessica Barnes]

7th Annual Garden Party & Sale

at Community Forklift’s Reuse Warehouse

Saturday, April 2nd, 9am - 4pm

4671 Tanglewood Drive, Edmonston MD 20781

 <http://www.CommunityForklift.org> www.CommunityForklift.org

301-985-5180

 

Spring is coming, and so is a great local event:  the Community Forklift
Garden Party & Sale!  

 

Throughout the winter, the nonprofit collects gently-used and surplus lawn &
garden supplies as well as outdoor décor and furniture.  They will put it
all out for your shopping pleasure on April 2nd. The sale begins at 9:00 am
on April 2nd, but some folks start lining up outside the gates even earlier,
eager to dig through piles of flowerpots and shovels.  It is Community
Forklift’s biggest fundraiser each year; proceeds support their work to
create green jobs, reduce waste, educate the public about reuse, and provide
free supplies to nonprofits & neighbors in need.


There will also be fabulous garden décor at Tanglewood Works, the “front
porch” of the Garden Party. This unique and whimsical shop at the front
corner of Community Forklift offers upcycled & reclaimed furniture, home
goods, jewelry and art — all made by local artisans. Where else can you find
planters made from recycled toilets and wind chimes made from spoons?  The
Tanglewood team will have garden-themed activity sheets for upcycling
projects that are great for children and adults. They will also display
project samples to inspire you to create your own “funky junk” garden decor
with recycled materials.

 

Then, the party gets started at 10:00 am, with free gardening
demonstrations, local experts, activities for kids, live bands, and a
farm-to-fork food truck.  Put on a fancy hat, a seersucker suit, or other
garden party attire – there will be prizes for people and pets in costume!

 

Check out the lineup so far:

 

Local Experts:

·          <https://extension.umd.edu/mg> Maryland Master Gardeners

·          <http://www.momsorganicmarket.com/> MOMs Organic Market

·          <http://www.veterancompost.com/> Veteran Compost

·          <http://www.loveandcarrots.com/> Love & Carrots

·          <http://www.leafyhead.com/> Leafyhead Lotions & Potions

 

One-Day Sales:

·          <https://www.facebook.com/ECOCityFarms/> ECO City Farms will
offer great seedlings, already sprouted and ready to go right into your
garden.

·          <http://www.hyattsvillehorticulture.org/> Hyattsville
Horticulture Society will be selling vegetable, flower, and herb seeds;
along with some helpful gardening books.

·          <http://www.littleredbirdbotanicals.com/> Little Red Bird
Botanicals will have handmade herbal products including salves, infused
vinegars, loose tea, and tinctures; sign-up for classes and an herbal CSA,
too.

 

Live Music from Local Bands:

·          <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4qaUOXZYl4&feature=youtu.be>
Makin' Sloe Gin

·          <http://bellwetherbayou.weebly.com/> Bellweather Bayou

·          <https://www.facebook.com/blueplains/?fref=ts> Blue Plains

 

Free Workshops:

·         Composting for Urban Homeowners, presented by Justen Garrity of
<http://www.veterancompost.com/> Veteran Compost

·         Growing Medicinal Herbs, presented by Tricia McCauley of
<http://www.leafyhead.com/> Leafyhead Lotions & Potions



Yummy Food:

 <https://www.facebook.com/thefarmeffectfoodtruck> The Farm Effect is a
delicious farm-to-fork food truck with options to please meat-lovers,
vegetarians, and kids.

 

So round up your friends, start planning a stylish garden party ensemble,
and mark your calendar for Saturday, April 2nd!

 

Community Forklift is located at 4671 Tanglewood Drive, Edmonston MD 20781
(just a few minutes from Hyattsville).  Parking is limited, so carpooling or
biking is encouraged. Questions?  Contact
<mailto:Outreach at CommunityForklift.org> Outreach(at)CommunityForklift.org or
301-985-5180.

 

Community Forklift turns the DC region’s construction waste stream into a
resource stream for the local economy.  At their huge reuse warehouse, you
can donate or shop for modern & vintage house parts, hardware, tools,
reclaimed lumber, antiques, and architectural salvage (you can also schedule
a donation pickup on their website).  Building material prices are low (up
to 75% below retail), and proceeds help lift up communities in the DC region
by making repairs affordable, reducing waste, educating the public about
reuse options, and creating green jobs.  They also distribute free supplies
to community groups & neighbors in need.
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Jessica

Jessica E. Barnes

Town Clerk

Riverdale Park

5008 Queensbury Road

Riverdale Park, MD 20737

www.riverdaleparkmd.info <http://www.riverdaleparkmd.info/> 

301-927-6381

 

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