Events

American Chinese medicine: Spectacular miracles of healing from an ancient medicine that effectively diagnoses and treats modern diseases using herbs, food and acupuncture to access conscious healing. Dr. Kathe Ana, Licensed Acupuncturist, opened Heavenly Bodies Clinic after receiving her acupuncture degree from the Maryland Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and her Diplomate from the National […]

Ben Glenzer, an expert on solar systems, will lecture on the benefits and cost efficacy of solar energy for your home. His detailed and extensive talk will review options as well as federal and state incentives to move to solar energy.

Vegan Strong: The Ultimate Field Manual for a Kick-Ass Plant-Fueled Life With growing concern for animal welfare, along with looming environmental and health crises, more and more people everyday are considering the vegan lifestyle. While being vegan is easy, change can be a little scary, so it is always good to have an expert on […]

Your weight loss has plateaued, or even crept back up... Join this class taught by Pericles Silva to get back on track to your ideal weight. Pericles Silva is the Operations Manager at GreenFare Organic Cafe, a Food For Life Instructor with PCRM and has a degree in Sports Nutrition. Pericles started and ran the […]

Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to save money on your utility bills, create a smaller carbon foot print, and reduce wear and tear on the national electrical grid? Then join Chris Hawkins, Building Performance Institute dual-certified residential energy auditor. He will share his knowledge and experience from working as an energy auditor in […]

If you have ever wanted to meditate but did not know how to begin, this class is for you. People meditate for all sorts of reasons: to relax; calm down; relieve stress; improve relationships; understand themselves; tap into their potential; find meaning and purpose in life; and awaken their spirituality. Join us for this introductory […]

If you have ever wanted to meditate but did not know how to begin, this class is for you. People meditate for all sorts of reasons: to relax; calm down; relieve stress; improve relationships; understand themselves; tap into their potential; find meaning and purpose in life; and awaken their spirituality. Join us for this introductory […]

Through the lens of filmmaker Marcia Machado, 'code blue' reveals lapses in the current state of medicine and provides a common sense solution by featuring the practice of lifestyle medicine to prevent, manage and reverse chronic diseases. The film presents the hurdles to the proposed shift: antiquated curricula in medical schools, confusion in the media, […]

If you have ever wanted to meditate but did not know how to begin, this class is for you. People meditate for all sorts of reasons: to relax; calm down; relieve stress; improve relationships; understand themselves; tap into their potential; find meaning and purpose in life; and awaken their spirituality. Join us for this introductory […]

Join Humane Dominion, Virginia's only animal protection Political Action Committee (PAC), for a reception to benefit our humane endorsed candidates. We will discuss victories and defeats from the recent Virginia legislative session and provide an update on the upcoming 2019 election cycle. Special Guest: Humane endorsed candidate, Senator Jennifer Boysko (D-33, Herndon)! Cost: $40/ticket (advanced) […]

Join us for a talk and book signing with Dr. Akhtar: Please reserve your free tickets here: http://bit.ly/GreenFareAkhta Combining medicine and social sciences, Dr. Akhtar will show how deeply the well-being of humans and animals are entwined. Topics covered include eating animals, animal companionship, animal testing, healing relationships with animals, and interpersonal animal violence. The presentation […]

Join us for a talk on avoiding Household toxins: Please reserve your free tickets here: http://bit.ly/GreenFareHouseholdToxins Did you know?... • Your skin is largest & thinnest organ in your body, so absorbs chemicals from housecleaning products into your bloodstream • In 2018, Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $4.69 billion in lawsuit to 22 women who […]

Permaculture: the development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient. Derryl Cocks works as a website developer and food stand owner in Ashland, VA. He obtained his Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) in 2006 from Hancock Permaculture, NY and a Teacher Training certificate from Cascadia Permaculture in 2015. He has been studying and practicing […]

Your weight loss has plateaued, or even crept back up... Join this class taught by Pericles Silva to get back on track to your ideal weight. $10 credited toward same day food purchase; reserve your ticket here: http://bit.ly/GreenFareWeightLoss Pericles Silva is the Operations Manager at GreenFare Organic Cafe, a Food For Life Instructor with PCRM and […]

Learn about the current state of the elephant poaching crisis, why elephant populations are declining, how elephants as a keystone species impact other wildlife species and their habitats, and how to help. The presentation meshes research into nonprofits helping elephants in Africa with fundraising to support them by the lecturer's hike of 2200 miles along […]

Elisa Meara helps home owners who yearn for a beautiful garden that brings them closer to nature, in a kind and sustainable way. Elisa develops designs that match the specific needs of the client and the location, using plants that are native to the American Northeast.  Learn about the benefits of native plants and how […]

Pericles Silva is the Operations Manager of the GreenFare Organic Cafe and has a masters degree in Sports Nutrition. He is a Food For Life Instructor with PCRM and certified in Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell. He has been teaching classes at GreenFare and Whole Foods Market for over a decade. Join us for this […]