May 18 Sustainable Redmond Speaker Series on Community Gardens

Eastside Community Gardens Topic of May 18 Meeting:

Sustainable Redmond Spring Speaker Series Continues at Old Redmond Schoolhouse

 

Sustainable Redmond will hold the third of its Spring Speaker Series at 7pm on Monday, May 18^th at Redmond’s Old Schoolhouse Community Center – a change from past meeting venues.  This meeting will highlight community garden initiatives in Kirkland and Bellevue as well as Redmond.  The meeting is open to everyone and all are welcome to attend.  Read More >>

 

Gardens, whether in a community pea-patch, in containers on an apartment balcony or in a back yard can nourish both the individual and the broader community.  Panelists from Redmond, Kirkland and Bellevue will discuss garden plots big and small plus feeding, teaching and building community through urban agriculture.   The featured panelists are:

Redmond City Outdoor Programs Administrator Cindy Johnson discussing Redmond Pea Patches, Edible Kirkland Nourishing Networks volunteer Joanne Hedou and Janet Farness, Co-Chair of Orchard Gardens (Bellevue).

 

Following the panel discussion, the remainder of the meeting will be allocated for smaller interest groups to gather, exchange ideas, consider potential follow-ups and share contact info as desired.  Additional resources on these topics will also be available. 

 

It’s not too late to get edible plants in the ground, so bring your friends to learn more about these Eastside gardening and community building opportunities.  The meeting will conclude at 8:30pm.

 

For more information, see Sustainable Redmond on Facebook or contact the program organizer by email -- tom@thinmanassoc.com.

 

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About Sustainable Redmond:  Citizens & Neighbors for a Sustainable Redmond is a grassroots organization focused on local sustainability.  The group’s mission is to be a catalyst for moving Redmond’s citizens, businesses and local government towards sustainability through education, advocacy and community events.  Sustainable Redmond was formed in 2010 and was designated non-profit organization (501(c)3) in 2012.