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People’s Garden at Bedford YMCA – 4/21/26

Jason F. — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0000

The Bedford Area Family YMCA People’s Garden is a unique space where permaculture design and education intersect. It serves as an educational space to teach area students and the wider community healthy eating, hands on skills, food production, and more.

Join us for the Land & Table April potluck and Amish-style frolic* on Tuesday, April 21, 6-8pm at the People’s Garden at the Bedford YMCA. We will start with a time of networking and eating together, tour the permaculture design and it’s features, and for anyone who wants to help, we will lend a hand to do whatever needs to be done in the garden – bring your gloves, the whole family can help!

*”A frolic is when an Amish community… unites to accomplish a big task, one that could not be done alone. Frolics are viewed as fun social activities. Amish farmers may also host frolics to build a barn, make hay, clear a field to make a new garden space, or build a fence around a pasture.”

RSVP VIA WEBSITE

RSVP VIA FACEBOOK

All are welcome. This event is open to the public. We just ask that you RSVP.

A healthy dish to share (it’s a potluck!).
Your own dishware.
Your own drink.
A friend (of course)!
Your kids 🙂

SPECIAL FOR THIS EVENT: Bring work gloves if you want to help in the garden.

Bedford Area Family YMCA.

1111 Turnpike Rd. Bedford, VA 24523
(scroll down for Google Maps link)

The YMCA is off of 460 right outside the town of Bedford.

Tuesday, April 21 (6-8pm). Arrive early for extra networking. Arriving late if you need you, ‘better late than never’ we say!

FREE! This is a free event but leave a tip in the donation jar when you arrive or donate on our website to help us keep these events free to everyone!

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Land and Table Friendsgiving Social – Nov. 20 (Sedalia Center)

Jason F. — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 01:32:28 +0000

Autumn is harvest time and we have much to be thankful for. Join us for a Land and Table Friendsgiving social and ‘celebration of thanks’ on Tuesday, November 20 (5-8pm) at the Sedalia Center in northern Bedford County. This is open to all and a great chance to meet and network with others who are passionate about local food and sustainable agriculture in the Lynchburg area.

WHERE: Sedalia Center (watch for signs for which room) 1108 Sedalia School Road Big Island, VA 24526 WHEN: Tuesday, November 20 (5-8pm) 5:00-6:00 | Arrivals and Early Networking 6:00-8:00 | Intros, Potluck, Eating and Social WHAT TO BRING: – Healthy dinner food to share (please label if possible) – IMPORTANT: Your own dishware (plate or bowl, cup, silverware ,etc) – A quiet game, art supplies, or toys if you are bringing kids (we will be indoors) PLEASE RSVP SO WE KNOW WHO TO EXPECT > RSVP via the Website / RSVP on Facebook

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Front Yard Garden: w/ Mtn Run Permaculture – Aug. 21 (Sedalia)

Jason F. — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 15:27:08 +0000

It’s one thing to grow a garden in your backyard but replacing your front lawn with a fruit and veggie garden is taking gardening to a whole different level. This growing trend is emerging at a time when the ‘food not lawns‘ movement is challenging zoning laws worldwide as more and more people want to take their food production into their own hands.

Join us Tuesday, August 21 (6-8pm, come at 5pm for extra networking) for our monthly potluck gathering as we are hosted again by Mark and Allison of Mountain Run Permaculture. Last month we saw their incredible work on the Bedford YMCA kids’ educational garden – and this month we will tour the new front ‘yarden’ at their homestead. Get inspired to turn up your sod, get pointers, and learn how to setup an organic garden designed with permaculture principles.

WHERE: Mountain Run Farm (Mountain Run Permaculture) / Mark and Allison Angelini Homestead | 12035 Big Island Highway, Big Island, Virginia 24526 (northern Bedford County / Sedalia) (PLEASE NOTE: While this is Mountain Run Farm – it is a house, this is NOT the Showbarn and it is NOT the camp).

WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 21 (6-8pm) (come early at 5 for extended networking!) 5:00-6:00 | Arrive and early networking 6:00-6:45 | Gather, Welcome/Announcements, Eating 7:00-8:00 | ‘Yarden’ tour and in-garden discussion with Allison and Mark Angelini

WHAT TO BRING:

A healthy dish to share for the potluck (please label)
A lawn chair or blanket to sit on.
Your own dishware (plate, silverware, etc)
If you appreciate these potlucks say thanks by putting a donation in our Tips jar. Thank you!

PLEASE RSVP ON FACEBOOK OR VIA THE WEBSITE >

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Gardening with the Next Generation – July 17 (Bedford YMCA)

Jason F. — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 12:22:18 +0000

Children and teenagers today inherit the typical U.S. American diet of highly processed, everyday junk foods that has come to characterize the average American’s food habits. Childhood obesity and diet related diseases are becoming all too common. Some children don’t even recognize raw vegetables when they see them because they never encounter them in their daily meals.

But what if we could reverse this trend? What if we could not just inspire kids to eat healthy, but to get outside, away from television, smartphone and computer screens, and get their hands in the dirt? The educational gardening movement is doing just that.

Join us Tuesday, July 17 (5-8pm) at the Bedford Area Family YMCA for the monthly Land and Table potluck and garden tour. We will be hosted by Mark and Allison Angelini as they discuss: their work with the educational garden at the YMCA for the past year, how the garden is impacting the kids who interact with the garden, and educational garden design.

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When: Tuesday, July 17, 2018 (5-8pm) (5:00-5:45) Networking (5:45-6:45) Potluck (6:45-8:00) Garden Tour and discussion with Mark and Allison Angelini This event is rain or shine. The potluck will be under a shelter.

Bring: 1) A healthy dish to share. 2) Your own dishware. 3) A friend or two. 4) Cash donations are welcome and help us keep these gatherings going.

Location: Bedford Area Family YMCA, 1111 Turnpike Road Bedford, VA 24523

Bring a friend and please RSVP on Facebook or via the website here.

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Rainwater Harvesting and Potluck – July 10 (Appomattox)

Jason F. — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 22:00:05 +0000

Rainwater harvesting is one of the simplest and oldest forms of supplying water for human usage. For the gardener and farmer collecting rainwater from a rooftop or other surfaces could be a game-changer in areas where access to water is not already available. Rain barrels are an easy way to get started with rainwater harvesting and can be used in urban, suburban, or rural settings.

Join us Tuesday, July 10 (5 – 8pm) at Local APX Market for the next monthly Appomattox Land and Table gathering. We will enjoy an open community potluck and will be discussing how to get started with rain barrels and rainwater harvesting. We will end the gathering by viewing an onsite rain barrel installation a few minutes from Local APX Market.

WHERE: Local APX Market (hosted by Don and Nancy Wilk) 1848 Church Street, Appomattox, VA 24522 Parking is available in the rear of the building (go down alleyway on the left side of the building) or along Main Street in Appomattox.

WHEN: Tuesday, June 12 (5:00-8:00 pm) Come at 5:00 for networking. Eating starts around 5:45.

WHAT TO BRING:

Healthy food to share (please label with ingredients if possible).
Your own dishware (plate or bowl, cup, silverware, serving utensil, etc).
A friend or two!
Cash donations are always welcome – help us keep these gatherings going.

Bring a friend and please RSVP on Facebook or via the website here.

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Secrets of Container Gardening – June 12 (Appomattox)

Jason F. — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 17:37:00 +0000

Mycobactyerium vaccae is a soil bacterium that stimulates the feel-good endorphins in our brain. The more you dig in the garden…the better you feel! But what do you do if you don’t have a decent yard to grow food in? You can still get in the game with container gardening no matter where you live. But knowing the in’s and out’s of container gardening can be tricky

Join us Tuesday, June 12 (5-8pm) for a community potluck and learn the secrets of container gardening from Jody Purches, life long gardener, Appomattox County Master Gardener (since 2013), and confessed mycobactyerium vaccae addict.

Whether you are just getting started with container gardening or want to take it to the next level, this is a great opportunity to learn from Jody and meet other natural gardeners, growers and local food advocates in the Appomattox area.

WHEN: Tuesday, June 12 (5:00-8:00 pm) Come at 5:00 for networking. Eating starts around 5:45.

WHAT TO BRING:

Healthy food to share (please label with ingredients if possible).
Your own dishware (plate or bowl, cup, silverware, serving utensil, etc).
A friend or two!
Cash donations are always welcome – help us keep these gatherings going.

Bring a friend and please RSVP on Facebook or via the website here.

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Spring Gardening Forum – May 15 (Sedalia)

Jason F. — Sun, 06 May 2018 03:22:56 +0000

WHERE: Sedalia Center / 1108 Sedalia School Road Big Island, VA 24526 WHEN: Tuesday, May 15 (5-8pm) 5:00-5:45 | Networking and arriving 6:00-6:45 | Eating together 6:45-8:00 | Open forum – topic: Spring Gardening WHAT TO BRING: – Healthy dinner food to share (please label if possible) – Your own dishware (plate or bowl, cup, silverware ,etc) – If you have children please bring quiet toys, coloring, or other activities for during the forum. (please note: parents are responsible for supervising their own kids) – Cash donations welcome. Help us keep these potlucks going. RSVP on Facebook / RSVP via the website]]>

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Rootstock: Potluck and Discussion – March 20

Jason F. — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 06:22:13 +0000

WHERE: The Sedalia Center 1108 Sedalia School Road Big Island, VA 24526 WHEN: Tuesday, March 20 (5-8pm) 5:00-5:45 | Open networking and arriving 6:00-6:45 | Eating together 6:45-8:00 | Roostock visioncasting WHAT TO BRING: – Healthy dinner food to share (please label if possible) – Your own dishware (plate or bowl, cup, silverware ,etc) – A quiet game or toys if you are bringing kids (we will be indoors)

RSVP ON FACEBOOK / RSVP ON THE WEBSITE

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Networking Potluck – March 13 (Appomattox)

Jason F. — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 12:53:47 +0000

Local APX Market for our monthly Land and Table networking potluck. These monthly gatherings are open to the public and are a great way to build community with other people who are interested in getting back to the land and back in the kitchen. (Please note: the Appomattox monthly gathering meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The Lynchburg/Bedford monthly gathering meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month) WHERE: Local APX Market (hosted by Don and Nancy Wilk) 1848 Church Street, Appomattox, VA 24522 Parking is available in the rear of the building (go down alleyway on the left side of the building) or along Main Street in Appomattox. WHEN: Tuesday, March 13th (5:00-8:00 pm) (Note: Eating starts around 5:30/5:45) WHAT TO BRING:

Healthy food to share (please label with ingredients if possible).
Your own dishware (plate or bowl, cup, silverware, serving utensil, etc).
A friend or two!
Cash donations are always welcome – support our work to connect and grow the local food movement.

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Rethinking the Soil, Food and Health Connection – Oct. 3

Jason F. — Sat, 30 Sep 2017 18:16:10 +0000

of FreeLance Farm Services in Amherst. She has worked on various farms over the years in a number of roles: as cattle manager, farm operations, farm sitter, and has continually been a regenerative agricultural student since 2011. She will be giving an intro to ‘regenerative agriculture’ and the related soil, food, health connection. These monthly gatherings are a great way to network with other farmers, gardeners, homesteaders, and local food advocates who are interested in sustainable agriculture and strengthening the local food movement. (Please note: the Appomattox monthly gathering meets the first Tuesday of each month. The Lynchburg/Bedford monthly gathering meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month) WHERE: Local APX Market (hosted by Don and Nancy Wilk) 1848 Church Street, Appomattox, VA 24522 Parking is available in the rear of the building (go down alleyway on the left side of the building) or along Main Street in Appomattox. WHEN: Tuesday, October 3rd (5:00-8:00 pm) WHAT TO BRING:

Healthy food to share (please label with tape).
Your own dishware (plate or bowl, cup, silverware, serving utensil, etc).
Cash donations are always welcome – help us keep these gatherings going.

Bring a friend and please RSVP on Facebook or via the website here.]]>

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