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Green Tonic: Urban Gardening for Health and Wholeness
Tuesday, August 4 & Wednesday, August 5, 2009
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Green Tonic: Urban Gardening for Health and Wholeness
Tuesday, August 4 & Wednesday, August 5, 2009
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Across the country, neighborhoods, civic associations, community activists and organizers are reclaiming vacant or idle land and transforming these parcels into green oases—gardens that often become a hub of community life, as well as productive, sustainable sources of fresh vegetables, flowers, herbs, fruits, and friendships. Studies of cities that have long supported urban greening initiatives—like Philadelphia, Chicago, and Portland—point to lowered crime and vandalism, higher property values, and increased community pride, in addition to the obvious ecological, health, and wellness benefits. This symposium looks at the best urban greening and community gardening models, the infrastructure and public policies that have helped them succeed, and inspiring examples of neighborhoods becoming whole again through the simple act of gardening.
Anniversary Year Symposium, funded by the Robins Foundation.
The "Gem on the James" Guided Bus Tour is full.
Online registration for this event is closed, but we will accept walk-in registrants.
