A coalition of community gardens who are working to create a healthy, local system for growing and distributing food, made available to all — with preference for the most vulnerable to food insecurity — outside of the barriers posed by both the market and government food assistance programs.
April 24 at 5 at Bucky’s dome (Campus lake trail), see QR code in poster for location April 27 at noon at Washington Street Garden, 209 N Washington St. The Lower Mississippi Watershed Open School welcomes artist and herbalist Stephanie Lindquist to Carbondale for two workshops in plant learning, sensing and preparing. Originally from LA, Lindquist studied …
A project to regenerate empty lots into a resilient food forest system in the Carbondale’s northeast. Using resilient species native to southern Illinois and/or bred for climate stress, the food forest will feature perennial food crops that use little water, build the health of the soil, and make steps toward local food security.
The 7th annual project to distribute native fruit and nut trees to homeowners, community gardens, and land projects in Carbondale neighborhoods and the surrounding region. APRIL 6, 2024 SATURDAY, 11 AM – 2 PM WASHINGTON STREET GARDEN 209 N Washington St, Carbondale IL Tree varities available: Elderberry, Paw Paw, Balck Chokeberry, Silky Dogwood, Washington Hawthorn, …