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Pearlstone Reinvents Itself in the Wake of the Coronavirus Pandemic
“Pearlstone has created dynamic, new strategies for community impact during these difficult times.” Read this article from The Associated, published May 21, 2020.

The Gift of Planting
Planting is something anyone can do if they open their mind to it, even on a small scale. Learn from Farmer Educator, Tome, how tending a garden helps us be caretakers of the Earth.

Virtual Observances and Programs Commemorate Earth Day 50
Why is this Earth Day different from all other Earth Days? Read all about it in this JMORE article where Pearlstone is featured!

Rediscover Your Ability to Grow Your Own Food
In this blog, Farmer Educator, Tome Shaaltiel teaches how you can use your vegetable scraps to reproduce the same vegetables, instead of going out and buying fresh produce every week.

Pearlstone in Bloom
Tome Shaaltiel lives on the Pearlstone campus and for the last few weeks there have barely been any humans around. She had expected the place to be quieter in sound and in movement, but in fact it has…

Journey to a More Sustainable Passover
Passover is a joyous time to celebrate with friends, family, and new acquaintances. Here are some suggestions for weaving earth friendly practices and discussion topics into your Seder.

What’s Jewish About Yoga?
In this video, David Ben Yehuda, Pearlstone’s Israeli Shaliach, will walk you through a yoga exercise with one unique component – he teaches it through a Jewish lens.

Pearlstone on Maryland News Network
Hear Deputy Director, Eve Wachhaus and Director of Marketing, Rachel Moses with Meredith Marx on Maryland Viewpoints. They discuss everything from family programming, high ropes and U-Pick Strawberries…

Pearlstone Celebrates 18th Anniversary with Locally-Sourced Cuisine
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On Sunday, Sept. 22, The Pearlstone celebrated its 18th anniversary with a sold-out farm-to-table reception. Read this beautifully written article from the Jewish Times to be transported…

6 Ways to Enjoy Rosh Hashanah Sustainably
As we reflect on our personal actions and look toward the year ahead, it is an appropriate time to contemplate our relationship with Earth and our roles as stewards of G!d’s creation. Read More…