November 4, 2008
GreenNet Community Greener Annual Harvest Potluck
Saturday, November 8, 2008
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
Community Room
300 North Central Park Avenue
Potluck Agenda:
11:00 – Registration (Free!)
11:30 - Lunch
12:00 - Welcome & Introductions
12:30 - Building Urban Gardens Badges awarded
12:45 - Community Greener of the Year Award
1:15 - Door prizes Awarded
Please bring photos, garden stories, and a dish to share!
We suggest that if your last name starts with:
A-G Bring salad or appetizer
H-O Bring a main dish
P-Z Bring a dessert
Or, just bring your favorite dish and be sure to put your name on your serving dishes and spoons. Also, to reduce waste, please bring your own beverage container.
For information call the GreenNet Hotline at 773/251-7515
Julie Samuels
Community Outreach Coordinator
Openlands
25 E. Washington, Suite 1650
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: 312.863.6256
Fax: 312.863.6251
Email: jsamuels@openlands.org
Posted by Nancy Kreith at 6:00 PM | Permalink |
November 3, 2008
GreenNet Recommends a New Children's Book
To learn more about the book please visit: http://www.gardenabcs.com/OurGenerousGarden.html or refer to the reviews below.
Our Generous Garden is a fine example of how children can share delightful garden experiences and lessons with their peers. It encourages children to think about the little, but important things in life; eating right, exercising, nurturing and enjoying the great outdoors. The captivating story and innovative graphics grab your attention, while Anne Nagro cleverly sneaks fun facts into a floating lady bug caption. Nancy Kreith, Horticulture Program Coordinator, University of Illinois Extension and President, GreenNet, Chicago's Greening Network
Anne Nagro has captured an inspiring, real-life story of creating and exploring a school garden with Our Generous Garden. This book will be a great asset to teachers trying to get their students to think about what their garden might be like. Our Generous Garden has great examples of both what to grow and what to do with the harvested vegetables. Students will be excited!
Jaime Zaplatosch, Education Coordinator, Openlands
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