The Schuylkill Center & Weavers Way Co-op present
"Food for Thought: Connecting with the Land of Philadelphia"
May 14, 2015
PHILADELPHIA � The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education and Weavers Way Co-op announce �Food for Thought: Connecting with the Land of Philadelphia,� a unique event that explores the intersection between environmental issues and food justice. Members of both organizations invite you to spend the evening at the forest pavilion of the Schuylkill Center in Roxborough, taste an array of local cheeses, beer and wine, and enjoy an exciting panel discussion focused on the power of highly innovative regional food systems to transform Philadelphia�s urban landscape:
Thursday May 28th
6:30 - 8:30 pm
8480 Hagys Mill Road
Philadelphia, PA 19128
The evening�s panelists share a common vision of Philadelphia as a place that�s not only beautiful, but that serves citizens in ways that promote health, education, civic engagement and environmental responsibility, recalling William Penn�s initial conception of a city set harmoniously within an expansive park. From urban farms and community gardens to city-wide parks, creative and inspiring initiatives are empowering residents from all walks of life to grow food, strengthen community bonds and demonstrate new potential for positive change. We'll learn how partnering with youth to use Philadelphia's urban areas to grow gardens also grows strong young people, and how two women have helped the city begin cutting edge projects to re-imagine forgotten spaces throughout the city - and how you can get involved in taking back the lost corners of your own neighborhood to make it more beautiful.
The program's featured panelists are
Kristina Baxter (Grounded in Philly, The Land Bank)
Leah Murphy (Friends of the Rail Park, President)
Tara Campbell (Weavers Way Community Programs) accompanied by a student from Saul High School
Donkey Dover (Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative)
The event is open to the general public: $15 per person
Members of SCEE and Weavers Way: $10 per person
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit schuylkillcenter.org or call 215-482-7300 ext. 110
