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Wrapping up a
spring of good eats...with dirt
Community Food Workshop Series
EAST BOSTON: After a long winter, it’s finally time to get down and
grow some food! The Community Food Workshop Series will wrap up with
a hands-on “how-to” on Container Planting on Thursday, May 5, at the
Harborside Community Center. With free containers, soil, and seeds
distributed to all workshop participants, this is an evening not to
be missed!
All those interested in food, community or gardening are welcome.
“Anyone can grow food in their own home without a lot of money,
space, or time,” said Cait Van Damm, co-coordinator of the series.
“Gardening is one of the best ways to “There’s a lot of magic that
happens when we watch seeds grow!”
Held on the first Thursday night of each month
at Harborside Adult Education Center, the Community Food Workshop
Series are an opportunity for discussion about food system issues
relating directly to East Boston and will provide opportunities for
participants to get involved in urban gardening and public health
initiatives. Topics have included local food systems, food justice,
and food memory.
Led by local gardeners, this Thursday’s
workshop is open to all and promises to be an engaging mix of
hands-on education and fun! “Food is such an important part of
community, and East Boston is no exception,” said Cait Van Damm,
co-coordinator of the Community Food Workshop Series. “We’re so
excited to wrap up a winter of talking about good food and health
with growing potential! This will also be a great way for all those
interested in other projects around East Boston to learn more about
how to get involved in community projects.”
The series is sponsored by Healthy on the
Block/Saludable en tu T tienda, an East Boston Neighborhood Health
Center and Boston Public Health Commission initiative to increase
access to fresh produce and whole grains in corner stores. For more
information regarding the Healthy on the Block/Saludable en tu
tienda project or the Community Food Workshop Series, contact Cait
Van Damm at 617-568-4028 or vandammc@ebnhc.org.
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