You’re invited to our garden gatherings, Harrison happenings, and more!
The U Street Neighborhood Association supports a wide range of programming in Temperance Alley — from ecology classes to music in the garden to writing workshops and more. All are welcome to host a public & non-commercial gathering in our shared backyard. We also co-host and promote various community events across the U Street Corridor, including at Harrison Recreation Center. Signing up for our newsletter is the easiest way to make sure you never miss out on an event.
Upcoming Events
How to See a Plant: Vines
Guided exercises in our shared backyard, designed to help us overcome plant blindness. We’ll practice the art of close observation and how to be in relationship with the garden plants. Fun and chill vibes. Part of an ongoing series hosted by Josh Morin.
Mystical Tales: A Writing Workshop
An immersive writing workshop at dusk with candles… let's cast spells with our words to change what we fear, resent, and ignore in our lives and in our worlds.
How to See a Plant: Trees
Guided exercises in our shared backyard, designed to help us overcome plant blindness. We’ll practice the art of close observation and how to be in relationship with the garden plants. Fun and chill vibes. Part of an ongoing series hosted by Josh Morin.
Alley Garden Salon: On Forgiveness & Grace
This event will be an exploration of the power of forgiveness and grace in the world. We will spend time reading excerpts from various religious and philosophical texts, reflecting individually, and discussing as a group.
Framing Flora: Garden Photography at Temperance Alley
Join Exposed DC and the U Street Neighborhood Association for a special photography class at Temperance Alley garden. Learn about the storied history of the space and tips for garden photography. A special guest horticulturist will also share insights and tips. Participants will be invited to share their favorite photos from the morning, and some of the images will be featured in an outdoor photography installation around the garden at a future date.
Open to photographers of all levels using any device of their choosing (e.g., phone camera, DSLR, film). Space is limited so we recommend reserving your spot now. If you need to cancel, please let us know so we can free up tickets. Thank you!
Morning Yoga in the Garden with Natalie Collins
Enjoy free yoga in the garden with local instructor Natalie Collins. We’ll have a few extra mats on hand if you don’t have your own. The class will start with pranayama, then slowly build into a dynamic flow class incorporating some free movement, and finally end with a deep relaxation— variations given to support all levels.
How to See a Plant: Vegetables
Guided ecology practices in our shared backyard, designed to help us overcome plant blindness. We’ll learn the art of close observation and how to be in relationship with the garden plants. Hosted by Josh Morin.
and not by what we call ourselves: Creative Nonfiction Writing Workshop
Explore and introduce yourself through your writing! Come with a self that you want to ask questions about. Hosted by Amanda Liaw.
How to See a Plant: Flowers
Guided ecology practices in our shared backyard, designed to help us overcome plant blindness. We’ll learn the art of close observation and how to be in relationship with the garden plants. Hosted by Josh Morin.
Alley Garden Salon: Musings on Love and Kindness
Hosted by Becca Kahn. Bring a poem or text or book that speaks to you, that's related to love and kindness. Or bring some thoughts you have had on what love and kindness mean (emotionally, spiritually, physically, ecologically, materially, socially) this week—maybe while you were boarding the bus, or sitting in your bedroom, or buying some broccoli at Trader Joe’s, or gazing at branches in the breeze, or calling your brother. We’ll gather, read, discuss, prompt, write, reengage, disperse, reemerge. We'll weave a collective mind garden, with seedlings of our own imaginations. We’ll see what takes root. And we’ll return to it. Some of you will come late, some will leave early, some will not come at all. That's all OK. Your presence will be felt in the garden regardless. You are all unfolding visionaries, associative speculators, gorgeous spirits, and illuminating thinkers—and we hope to host and nurture your exquisite minds!!! So bring a pen, some paper, perhaps a poem or text, and yourself. See ya there.
How to See Grass
Hosted by Josh Morin. Guided spiritual ecology practices in our shared backyard. We’ll learn the art of close observation and how to be in relationship with the garden plants. All ages are welcome!
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