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Earth Week Food and Gardens Events - April 17, 2012

Healthy Bodies, Healthy Planet Earth Week Exhibition

 

Monday, April 16th - Friday, April 20th

1900 SW Fourth Avenue, First Floor Lobby

 

In honor of Earth Day, the Bureau of Development Services and the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, present Healthy Bodies/Health Planet: An Earth Week Exhibition. The local food exhibit will showcase information about farmers' markets, the proposed food code, community gardens, the how-to on growing, buying and cooking seasonal fare, and more.

 

Food and Drink Sampling (Free): Wednesday, April 18th. Noon- 1:00 PM

Seed Exchange (Free): Friday, April 20th. Noon-1:00 PM

 

Introduction to Permaculture

 

Wednesday, April 18th

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Location TBA

 

Growing Gardens introduces the concept and theory of permaculture- a gardening technique inspired by natural ecosystems and ecological design principles- and will provide practical tools to start applying it in your garden. Register for location.

 

Getting Your Garden Started Class

 

Saturday April 21st

10:00 AM - 12 Noon @ Rigler Community Garden

1:00 - 2:00 PM @ June Key Delta Community Center

 

Join Portland Community Gardens for a free, interactive, hands-on class taught by Oregon Tilth on how to get your garden started.

 

Earth Day Celebration

 

Saturday, April 21st

11:00 AM- 1:00 PM

Learning Gardens Lab at Green Thumb Site (6801 SE 60th Ave)

 

Come celebrate Earth Day! There will be food, music, prizes, workshops, kids activities and more!