Earth Week Food and Gardens Events
April 17, 2012
Healthy Bodies, Healthy Planet Earth Week Exhibition
Monday, April 16 - Friday, April 20
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 farmer's markets, the proposed food code, community gardens, a how-to on growing, buying and cooking seasonal fare, and more.
Food and Drink Sampling (Free): Wednesday, April 18 12 - 1 pm
Seed Exchange (Free): Friday, April 20 12 - 1 pm
Introduction to Permaculture
Wednesday, April 18
6 - 8 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 this event to learn the location.
Getting Your Garden Started Class
Saturday April 21
10 am - 12 pm @ Rigler Community Garden
1 - 2 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 activites and more!