UW farm listserve: [TheUWfarm] Farmweek Newsletter May 2nd


Farmweek Newsletter \| May 2nd, 2011
Upcoming Farm Events and General Information Tuesday Farm Lunch All quarter, Tuesdays 12:30-1:20 in GUG 218 Farm Committee Meetings Education Committee May 2, 4:30 pm – 5:30pm Botany Greenhouse Visioning Committee May 2, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Kincaid 502 Bee Comittee May 3, 7.30 am – 8.30am, Botany Greenhouse Outreach Committee May 3, 3 pm – 4 pm Botany Greenhouse _____________ New ways to get farm information! We have a website! (and blog) Facebook Fan Page - become a fan! ___________ Send all submissions for the weekly newsletter to michelle@uwfarm.org During the academic year, the newsletter will go out weekly on Mondays. ___________	Trouble viewing this newsletter? View it in a web browser here. UW Farm Updates UW Farmer Blog: Blog Posts this Week Be sure to take a look at our farmer blog! Here is an overview of new stuff this week: Meet our lovely hen: Ginger (Rachel Stubbs) Meet another lovely hen: Polly (Rachel Stubbs) While you're at it, become a fan of our Facebook Fan Page, and follow us on Twitter! Fungi Sites Hunting Friday, May 6th, 10:30 am – 11 am, Botany Greenhouse The Fungi committee will be taking a walk around the farm to pick out suitable homes for our future fungal friends. There will also be discussions on fungi growing strategies. Work party Saturday, May 7th, 10 am – 1 pm, UW Farm Want to get involved on the farm, but have no time, or no idea where to start? Join our Saturday work party! Don't worry if you're completely clueless – feel free to just jump in and dig your hand in the dirt. Cob Oven Baking Day Saturday, May 14th, 10 am – 3 pm (tentative), by the UW Farm cob oven Come join us for a day of fun and enjoy food right from our cob oven! Bring something to bake in the oven, take a tour of the farm and learn more about sustainable food projects on campus. Jointly organized by the UW Farm and the UW Student Food Cooperative (UWSFC). All are welcome! View the Facebook event page here. Want to get more involved? Check out our updated calendar page for work parties, pizza bakes, and committee meetings! Off Farm Stuff Seattle Tilth's Edible Plant Sale Saturday, May 7th and Sunday, 8th , 9 am – 3 pm at Meridian Park (4649 Sunnyside Ave. N) Enjoy the best selection of organic plants in the region, support Seattle Tilth and celebrate gardening! Highlights include: Vendors and activities in the lower field while you wait to enter the sale Vendors in the lower field will be selling tools, tees, tasty food, fruit shrubs, fruit trees, organic fertilizer and more Music, gardening presentations and activities for kids and families Early Bird Sale – Get first pick of the plants on Friday, May 6, 6-8 p.m. for $25 – just 100 tickets will be sold Saturday, May 14th, 9 am-2 pm at the Issaquah Farmer's Market Grow organic in Issaquah! Enjoy a wide selection of organic and sustainably grown veggies, herbs and edible flowers. The Garden Hotline will be there to answer your garden questions. Volunteers needed! More about volunteering or the Edible Plant Sale here. Tower Green Fair Thursday, May 19th, 10:30 am – 2:00 pm, Tower cafeteria, on the Mezzanine level of the UW Tower Please join us as the UW Tower Green Team hosts the 1st annual Tower Green Fair. The purpose of this free event is to educate and engage Tower & Campus employees and students on the benefits of sustainability in everyday life. Fun and informative exhibits are planned, including Chef Becky Selengut of PCC Natural Markets demonstrating how to make healthy salads from PCC ingredients! Community Alliance for Global Justice 5th Annual Strengthening Local Economies Everywhere! Dinner Saturday, June 11th, 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm at St. Demetrios Church in the Montlake neighborhood of Seattle Help CAGJ to build community solidarity while also connecting local and global struggles for justice through this fun, engaging and inspiring event. Featuring: Happy hour Live music Silent auction Opportunity to meet featured food justice organizations Dinner Dessert auction Tickets cost between $40-75 and for kids, only $10. Buy tickets online. For more information, or to volunteer for the event, please contact CAGJ at 206-405-4600 or email them at contact_us@seattleglobaljustice.org Amy Pennington Book Signing Thursday, May 12th, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Santoro's Books, 7405 Greenwood Ave. N. City Fruit is kicking off the new growing season with a celebration in Phinney Ridge with Amy Pennington, Urban Pantry cookbook author and gardening expert. Ms. Pennington will be signing her newest book, Apartment Gardening: Plants, Projects and Recipes for Growing Food in Your Urban Home. In addition to her books, Amy is well-known for launching UrbanGardenShare.org and for her business tending edible gardens for Seattleites. City Fruit board members, a representative from the Greenwood Food Bank and potentially a few chefs who helped fund the harvest last year by buying fruit are also excited to share with you an update on City Fruit activities this year. City Fruit is expanding the fruit tree stewards program with the Parks Department, planning for two neighborhood harvests, and growing their roster of tree care and canning classes. Limited light munchies, wine and beer will be available. The event is free, and all donations will support the City Fruit harvest to provide food for people in need in Seattle. For more information, visit www.cityfruit.org
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