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Building stronger Communities through Community Solar Workshop with Neighborhood Sun! [Cancelled]

5728 Buckeystown Pike B1, Frederick, MD, United States

This event has been rescheduled for winter! Please check our events calendar soon for more information!  We hope you can join us for the Neighborhood Sun workshop “Building stronger Communities through Community Solar” where we will discuss climate change science, impacts, solutions and empower participants to take action at home and in their communities. Participants […]

Composting 101! [Free, RSVP]

The Common Market 7th Street 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, United States

We hope you can join us as we learn the ins and outs of turning yard and food waste into compost gold! Mike Spurrier will lead us through the basics of how to create nutrient dense compost for your garden and ornamental plants. Whether you're interested in starting a compost bin or have been at […]

Free

Building Stronger Communities through Community Solar Workshop with Neighborhood Sun! [Online, RSVP]

5728 Buckeystown Pike B1, Frederick, MD, United States

We hope you can join us for Neighborhood Sun's workshop “Building stronger Communities through Community Solar” where we will discuss climate change science, impacts, solutions and empower participants to take action at home and in their communities. Participants will leave with ideas, resources, and contacts to take action and to further educate others. Neighborhood Sun believes […]

Free

Building Stronger Communities through Community Solar Workshop with Neighborhood Sun! [FREE RSVP]

The Common Market 7th Street 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, United States

  We hope you can join us for Neighborhood Sun’s workshop “Building stronger Communities through Community Solar” where we will discuss climate change science, impacts, solutions and empower participants to take action at home and in their communities. Participants will leave with ideas, resources, and contacts to take action and to further educate others. Neighborhood Sun […]

Free

Composting 101! [FREE, RSVP]

The Common Market 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, United States

The Compositing 101 class will explore all aspects of backyard or home composting. Together we will explore what is necessary to start and successfully complete the decomposition of organic material such as food waste, leaves, ashes, grass clippings, garden waste, paper products, and cardboard. We'll learn about a few beneficial insects and how to attract […]

Free

Building with Pallet Lumber Demo

The Common Market 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, United States

This course will explore various aspects of building with pallet lumber. We will discuss pallet lumber codes, learn to identify pallet lumber that is stamped with HT for heat-treated in addition to how to collect free pallet lumber and easier ways to disassemble pallets. In this guided demonstration we will explore three (3) different projects […]

$30.00 – $60.00

Building Stronger Communities through Community Solar Workshop with Neighborhood Sun! [ONLINE, RSVP]

Online 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD, United States

  We hope you can join us for Neighborhood Sun’s workshop “Building stronger Communities through Community Solar” where we will discuss climate change science, impacts, solutions and empower participants to take action at home and in their communities. Participants will leave with ideas, resources, and contacts to take action and to further educate others. Neighborhood Sun […]

Free

Birding 101

The Common Market 7th Street 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, United States

Together we’ll explore topics such as beginner birding, external anatomy of birds, how to observe birds, and the importance of field marks. We’ll also discuss the use of optics like binoculars and scopes, field guides, and popular birding apps. Bird conservation issues – such as protecting birds and preserving habitat – will be presented and […]

$15.00 – $30.00

Edible Landscaping and Straw Bale Home Tour [OFFSITE]

The Judd Homestead 8955 Indian Springs Rd, Frederick, MD, United States

Join us for a fruitful tour of edible and ecological landscapes while learning how to successfully create abundant landscapes with little to no maintenance. Food forests, mushrooms, swale gardens, living willow structures, hügelkultur beds, herb spirals, kiwi arbors, pawpaw groves… and a circular strawbale home.  Tastings included. Lead by author and edible landscape designer Michael […]

$65.00

Wishing Wells And Blue Bin Dreams: The big issue of “Wishcycling”

The Common Market 7th Street 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, United States

In this class, we will explore the common misconception of wishcycling, the economics that drives recycling choices, and how to avoid traps, greenwashing marketing, and our own misconceptions to recycle with more purpose. Attendees will gain the understanding of how Frederick County operates within the economics of recycling in addition to learning about how to […]

Free

“Detox Your House Cleaning Products” and All-Purpose Cleaner Making Workshop

The Common Market 7th Street 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, United States

Studies show that what we use to clean our homes is just as important as what we put in and on our bodies. When we use toxic products to clean our homes, they will make their way into our bodies eventually. Indoor air quality can be up to 5 times more polluted than the air […]

$20.00 – $40.00

Wishing Wells and Blue Bin Dreams: The big issue of “Wishcycling”

The Common Market 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, United States

In this class, we will explore the common misconception of wishcycling, the economics that drives recycling choices, and how to avoid traps, greenwashing marketing, and our own misconceptions to recycle with more purpose. Attendees will gain the understanding of how Frederick County operates within the economics of recycling in addition to learning about how to […]

Free

Flower Farm Tour and U-Cut Bouquet Making with Glenn Leigh Farms [OFFSITE]

Glenn Leigh Farms 5318 Stone Rd., Frederick

Join us at Glenn Leigh Flower Farm in Braddock Heights, MD to tour their beautiful flower farm and learn how to craft your very own bouquet! Attendees will learn the basics of flower farm growing including varieties, seed starting, dahlia overwintering, irrigation, farm layouts, organic pest management and fertilizations. Participants will also explore how to […]

$45.00 – $65.00

For the Love of PawPaws!

The Judd Homestead 8955 Indian Springs Rd, Frederick, MD, United States

America’s largest native fruit grows abundantly throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and is easily cultivated in the home landscape for prime fruit harvests. Join edible landscape author and designer Michael Judd on a colorful and fruitful journey from seed to table.  We will sample select cultivars, try homemade pawpaw ice cream, and tour the Judd’s pawpaw […]

$75.00

Eating for Health & the Planet | Making the Switch to a Climate-Friendly Diet [FREE]

The Common Market 7th Street 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, United States

Studies show that just by eating more plant foods and fewer animal products each of us has the power to make a big difference for the climate and for our health. If you have been thinking about switching to a more plant-based diet, but aren’t sure how, join us for this fun and informative talk […]

Free

Visit the Shepherds Mill Community Solar Farm!

Shepherds Mill 303 Shepherds Mill Road, Union Bridge, United States

Join Neighborhood Sun and Standard Solar Inc. to see a community solar farm up close and personal! Learn about the operation of the solar site, how the panels work and generate your electricity, and the incredible people behind the construction and maintenance of the Shepherds Mill Community Solar Farm. Reserve your spot here! Visit the […]

Pleasant Hill Farm Tour [OFFSITE] [FREE FOR OWNERS]

Pleasant Hill Produce 8444 Fountain Rock Rd, Walkersville, MD, United States

Pleasant Hill produce has been growing high quality food for the Frederick Community since 2014! Join us for a tour of their beautiful farm to learn about their organic and sustainable practices! This tour is FREE for owners! If you would like to attend please send your name and owner number to aharmon@commonmarket.coop.  

$10.00

Climate Stewardship in the Home Kitchen [FREE]

The Common Market 7th Street 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, United States

Join us for this second installment of a free two-part series on cooking for the climate by Alison Wexler, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach ( NBC-HWC), culinary coach, and Frederick County Food Council Steering Committee member. Climate-friendly eating isn’t just about the food you put in your mouth. It’s also about how you […]

Free

Grow Your Own Mushrooms Workshops [OFFSITE]

The Judd Homestead 8955 Indian Springs Rd, Frederick, MD, United States

Grow your own mushrooms! It is easier to grow mushrooms at home than you think. You can grow delicious and nutritious culinary and medicinal mushrooms in your own garden or home (in apartments, on rooftops and patios, too!) In the workshop we will cover how to inoculate stumps, logs, wood chips, and burlap sacks while […]

$65.00

SilvoCulture’s 3rd Annual Chestnut Roast!

Thorpewood 12805 A Mink Farm Rd., Thurmont, United States

Help Silvoculture reach their goal of planting 1 million nut trees in the mid-Atlantic! Common Market will be catering the 3rd annual Chestnut Roast at Thorpewood Lodge! Come enjoy the gorgeous lodge (made from chestnut wood!), a chestnut themed buffet, live music, speakers, hand-crafted chestnut beer, speeches, fresh roasted chestnuts, desserts, and a silent auction […]

Learn How to Ride Transit! [FREE]

The Common Market 7th Street 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, United States

𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹: We know you've been seeing those big green buses driving around The City of Frederick and Frederick County, Maryland. We get it—we're not mind-readers. But we do know that people often think "𝙄 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙨, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙄'𝙢 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙." Well, we hear you, and we're here to help! We'll […]

Free

FREE Textile Recycling Drop-Off!

The Common Market 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, United States

Ready to declutter with a conscience? Swing by BOTH our stores and hand over all those unwanted textiles! Textiles will be picked up by Frederick County Division of Solid Waste & Recycling and processed by Helpsy Collect. To learn more information click the following link: https://www.helpsy.co/ 

Free

Leap Day Closet Cleanout!!!

The Common Market 7th Street 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, United States

Per your request we're hosting another textile recycling event in collaboration with Helpsey and Frederick County Recycling! This event is an opportunity for you to clean out your closet and make a positive impact on the environment. Textile waste is a growing problem, and by recycling your old clothes and linens, you can help reduce […]

Free

Story-Time at the Co-Op!

The Common Market 7th Street 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, United States
Free

Visible Mending Workshop!

The Common Market 7th Street 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD, United States

Looking for an eco-friendly way to de-stress? Why not jump on board with the art of mending? It's wild how life can get so overwhelming sometimes. But instead of tossing out your fave clothes, what if you could fix them up - and feel better doing it? It's time to hop on the sustainable train […]

$30.00 – $60.00

2nd Annual Plant-a-Palooza!!!

The Common Market 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, United States

It's time to get those green thumbs of yours ready for the ultimate Plant-a-Palooza Extravaganza at Route 85! We're bringing you the coolest, freshest flowers, plants, and seedlings from our local champs. Meet our friendly local vendors, farmers and eco-conscious community partners who will be showing off their green expertise! The fun doesn't stop there! […]

Free

Grow Your Own Mushrooms Workshop! [OFFSITE]

The Judd Homestead 8955 Indian Springs Rd, Frederick, MD, United States

Grow your own mushrooms! It is easier to grow mushrooms at home than you think. You can grow delicious and nutritious culinary and medicinal mushrooms in your own garden or home (in apartments, on rooftops and patios, too!) In the workshop we will cover how to inoculate stumps, logs, wood chips, and burlap sacks while […]

$65.00

Edible Landscaping and Strawbale House Tour [OFFSITE]

The Judd Homestead 8955 Indian Springs Rd, Frederick, MD, United States

Join us for a fruitful tour of edible and ecological landscapes while learning how to successfully create abundant landscapes with little to no maintenance. Food forests, mushrooms, swale gardens, living willow structures, hügelkultur beds, herb spirals, kiwi arbors, pawpaw groves… and a circular strawbale home.  Tastings included. Lead by author and edible landscape designer Michael […]

$65.00

Pleasant Hill Farm Tour! Free for Owners!

Pleasant Hill Produce 8444 Fountain Rock Rd, Walkersville, MD, United States

Pleasant Hill produce has been growing high quality food for the Frederick Community since 2014! Join us for a tour of their beautiful farm to learn about their organic and sustainable practices! This tour is FREE for owners! If you would like to attend please send your name and owner number to aharmon@commonmarket.coop.

$10.00