Thursday, October 22, 2009

Third Annual Gathering of Community Gardens, Sat.-Sunday Oct. 24-25, 2009

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Third Annual Gathering of Community Gardens, Sat.-Sunday Oct. 24-25, 2009

A free weekend of education, networking and inspiration for growing greener, healthier LA neighborhoods!

Saturday – Gardener Conference, 8 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Sunday – Garden Tour, 8 a.m. –noon

FarmLab
1745 North Spring St. , #4
Los Angeles, CA 90012


Top 10 Reasons to Attend:

1. Breakfast by HomeGirl Café served (Saturday, 8 am)!

2. Meet LA City Councilmember Ed Reyes, champion of numerous community gardens in Los Angeles (Saturday, 9 a.m), along with hundreds of garden activists and community organizers

3. Attend workshops on beekeeping, native plants, permaculture, chickens, soil growing, working with youth, becoming an agent of grass-roots change and more (in English and Spanish)! (Saturday a.m.)

4. Catered lunch provided on a first-come, first-serve basis by Larchmont Grill, Mirabella, and Square One. * (Saturday)

5. Learn how community gardens can connect with local residents to access fresh produce and live healthier lives! (Saturday p.m.)

6. Discover community resources for gardeners! (Saturday p.m.)

7. Experience the art-inspired facilities of FarmLab in downtown LA! (Sat., 8-4)

8. Take a guided tour of 8 community gardens and meet their leaders! (Sunday, 8-12)**

9. Free parking and free admission! (Online registration recommended: www.lagardencouncil.org)

10. Join the LA Community Garden Council and help us grow food and greenspace across Los Angeles County.

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