Del Ray’s Annual GardenFest Set for Sunday, April 27
The Ellen Pickering Award will be presented during the event
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Save the date for Del Ray’s annual GardenFest on Sunday, April 27 from noon to 4 p.m. The venue is the Nicholas A. Colasanto Baseball Field. It is located at intersection of Mount Vernon Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue, next to Mount Vernon Community School.
That day, a nominee will be presented with the Ellen Pickering Award in Enviornmental Excellence. The award is given every year by the City of Alexandria.
The Del Ray Citizens Association is hosting this free, educational, family-friendly outdoor festival. The group will distribute nearly 500 native tree seedlings and hundreds of vegetable and herb seed packets to attendees.
GardenFest will feature an on-site “Cider Garden” hosted by Lost Boy Cider, booths, kids’ activities, and interactive demonstrations about all kinds of gardening topics. Subjects will include composting, native plants, mushroom foraging, beekeeping, and vermiculture.
A full listing of this year’s booths and activities can be found HERE.
Sponsors include Elissa Laderach and Shoshanna & Co. Compass is the Presenting “Bloom” Sponsor. Del Ray Montessori School as the “Sprout” sponsor.
Have questions or want more information? Contact Del Ray Citizens Association Activities Director Rachel Lazarus at [email protected] or at 703-801-1113.
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