More Local Food Events

Gardeners,

Hope you all find some of these food related events interesting to attend!

COMPOSTING BASICS 10/11 tonight!, 7:30 – 9 PM Mark Hanson, experienced gardener and avid compost fan: Harvey Wheeler Community Center: Sponsored by Garden/ Life. RSVP by 10/10 to deb01742@comcast.net


ROOT CELLARS AND OTHER STORAGE TIPS FOR VEGGIES ALL WINTER: 10/16, 2-3 pm: Leslie Thomas and Katherine Endicott, Sweet Autumn Farm, Carlisle: Sponsored by Garden for Life; RSVP to deb01742@comcast.net:  http://www.carlislemosquito.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1576:sweet-autumn-farm-is-simply-organic-&catid=8:feature-articles&Itemid=12

SUSTAINABLE CONCORD COFFEE: 10/18 from 7:30-9 AM at Harvey Wheeler Community Center:
Facilitated discussion of Town approved Sustainability Principles as they apply to Concord’s Food System-- with special guest Henry David Thoreau! ALL ARE WELCOMED! For details:  hassoewing@comcast.net.

CARLISLE SCHOOL GARDEN TOUR & COMPOSTING PROGRAM: 10/23, 3-4 pm, led by Launa Zimarro. Learn about the 75-student composting crew, drop in garden club, role of parents and teachers in this expanding project: check out www.carlisleschoolgarden.org; RSVP to deb01742@comcast.net

NATIONAL FOOD DAY IS 10/24! Help us grow the list of events to celebrate local/homegrown; share
a recipe, host a potluck. Volunteers are needed to research and promote local participation; follow leads by
phone or internet. Plan and post your activity! Interested? Contact deb01742@comcast.net.

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE FOOD FIGHT FILM AND PANEL: 10/ 24 @ 3:00 p.m. Since the 20s and 30s, American agricultural policy has promoted big farms and bigger food processing conglomerates that favor cheap commodities and long shelf life over fresh, healthy, flavorful food. Food Fight offers a look at how this food culture developed, and how the 60s brought values centered on local and healthy meals.

MUSHROOM WALK, 10/30 10:30 am to 1 pm Sudbury Valley Trustees, Memorial Forest, Sudbury; With Doug Brown, Boston Mycological Club; RSVP: http://www.svtweb.org/events-calendar.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: deb01742@comcast.net, or click on the ConcordCAN/League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle Food for Thought website: www.concordfood.ning.com.