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The Filbert Street Garden in Baltimore will give a class about raising animals in urban environments.

Animal Husbandry in Baltimore City is a program where people can discover the pros and cons of raising animals in city spaces. Many animals will be discussed at the class, including bees, chickens, goats, and sheep. Attendees will learn about habitat requirements, animal healthcare, and which animals are legal for people to own in Baltimore. The instructor for the program is Charles DeBarber, an animal husbandry coordinator who has mentored dozens of beekeepers. He also helps plan events for the community.

The Filbert Street Garden is a non-profit group that is part of the City of Baltimore's Adopt-a-Lot Program. The organization was founded in 2010 to support urban wildlife and provide greenspaces throughout the city's industrial landscape. The group offers educational activities to local schools and hosts recreational activities like movie nights and playdays. People can pay between $5 and $30 per year to rent a plot in the organization's gardens.

The course on urban animal husbandry will be held on Saturday, July 29 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. There is no cost to participate in the lesson, though students should register for DeBarber's class in advance. Those who offer local lessons such as this may use flyer printing to advertise their courses to families in their community.