WHAT: Local Food Production Initiative public meeting
WHEN: Monday, August 18 at 6:30pm
WHERE: the Nix Center, 1 Bayou Drive in Fairhope
TOPIC: City Council Member Cecil Christenberry, owner of the Old Tyme Feed & Garden Supply store, will discuss “Planning for Your Fall Garden”.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
See this archived post for more information on the Local Food Production Initiative.
Eat Local Challenge has announced its fourth annual event, the October 2008 Eat Local Challenge. If you're wondering what that entails, here's the summary from their site:
The traditional Eat Local Challenge is a basic concept: commit to eating only locally grown foods for a period of thirty days. Declare "exceptions" that you will not be eating locally, and try as hard as you can to have everything else come from your local foodshed. "Local" is traditionally a 150-mile distance from your home, but can really be defined as any area near you. Some locavores choose their county, state, or region.
Don't tell my husband, but I am seriously considering signing up.
WHAT: NatureBLAST! Family Fun Day at Mobile Botanical Gardens
WHEN: Saturday, August 23 from 9am - 12pm
WHERE: Mobile Botanical Gardens
COST: $10 per family in advance; $15 per family at the gate. Reservations requested.
CONTACT: Mobile Botanical Gardens, P. O. Box 8382, Mobile, AL 36689, (251) 342-0555
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
You can download an event flier at the Botanical Gardens web site.
Parents, children, grandparents...everyone is welcome for an exciting morning of exploration and discovery. All activities are designed especially to instill a love of outdoor adventures and an appreciation of nature. (Adults are welcome, even if not accompanied by children.)
There will be nature walks, crafts, and activities including Grocery Store Botany, bee keeping demonstrations, and a five senses experience in the Herb Garden.
