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WELCOME!
In this first-of-2015 edition of the Grounded in Philly newsletter, we invite you to join our coalition, think more deeply about sustainability, help save a community garden, check out a small local fruit farm in Jersey, and much more...
Announcements
Healthy Foods Green Spaces (HFGS) January meeting was spectacular!
If you DO NOT KNOW know what Healthy Foods Green Spaces is...It's a coalition of Philadelphia area individuals and organizations who support community-managed green space, gardens, and farms through advocacy grass-roots organizing and education.
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HFGS January meeting at PILCOP
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You may not be able to see how much fun we had in this pic, but our gatherings are getting more interesting by the month. We meet once a month, bring food and ideas, build relationships, share skills & information, create ways to support urban ag in the city and much more.
JOIN US
If you are interested or want more information email kbaxter@pilcop.org
BLOG NEWS
Where Justice and Sustainability Meet
By Nic Esposito
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One may think that sustainability is an inappropriate subject to focus on at this time. Of course, the first and foremost issue that must be addressed is the fact that communities of color feel that their human rights are being infringed upon by law enforcement. But sustainability is not just about producing solar panels and bike lanes. I view sustainability as an overarching strategy to run society - an ecosystem that works interdependently on all parts to ensure equitable and mindful use of our resources, as well as an improved quality of life, for everyone on this planet...
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Ahimsa Community Garden
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On the Ground
Seed Saving Workshop & Volunteer Seed Cleaning Day
Hello everyone! There will be a seed swap during lunch at this day-long seed keeping event at Bartram's Garden. Chris Bolden-Newsome, Nancy Wygant, and Owen Taylor will be leading a seed keeping workshop from 10-12. There will be a swap from 12-1pm during lunch, as well as a volunteer seed cleaning project until 4pm.
Seed Sharing In US Threatened By Regulation
PILCOP's Garden Justice Legal Initiative will be hosting
FREE monthly legal clinics
For more information email kbaxter@pilcop.org
Susquehanna Permaculture presents: An Urban Permaculture Design Course
with Benjamin Weiss, Melissa Miles, and Wilson Alvarez
Email susq.pc@gmail.com to register.
An 11-day course in ecological design, community-building, & sustainable living for the 21st century city & suburb.
VIP free Legal clinics help provide limited legal services and assistance to clients in their own neighborhoods. These limited representation programs are an innovative way to give clients the information they need to be aware of their legal rights and be familiar with the legal process.
Please SAVE THE DATE
On April 23rd, some Philly folks will be working with farmers from Cuba and the Americas Media Initiative to screen the Cuban documentary, Tierralismo, about the renowned Organoponico Vivero Alamar (Alamar Organic Cooperative) based outside Havana, at the Rotunda (40th and Walnut).
The filmmaker, Alejandro Ramírez and one of the founders of the Organoponico, Isis Salcines will be coming to Philly with the film. Isis is especially interested in touring urban farms and having conversations with farmers.
Can you please email me at schwab.kristin@gmail.com if you are interested in meeting her and sharing your farm with her between April 22nd and 24th?
Once I receive interest, I will reach back out to schedule.
Fungi in the Garden- Jan 20, 2015 6:30 PM - Feb 23, 2015 7:30 PM
Weed Science- Jan 28, 2015 1:30 PM - Mar 11, 2015 3:30 PM
In The Know
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Presents:
February 13-May 24th 2015
Looking for local fruits clippings or shrubs for you garden?
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Pitspone Farm
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Pitspone Farm is a modest suburban farm specializing in small fruit and berries, including fig, elderberry (American and European), currant, gooseberry, aronia, jostaberry, goumi, saskatoon, mulberry and alpine strawberry
PITSPONE FARM
39 Eastern Drive, Kendall Park, NJ
Job Opportunities...
The Food Trust
The Food Trust is also looking for farmers to join our network of over 25 Philadelphia farmers' markets. We welcome new and experienced growers, especially small farms growing a wide variety of produce. We offer training on how to sell and price products. We have markets running in neighborhoods throughout the city that allow you to sell directly in Philadelphia. Contact us if you have any questions! Call Katy at 215-575-0444, ext. 1134
Sunrise of Phila
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