A PANEL DISCUSSION ON URBAN AGRICULTURE IN LAKEWOOD

Join an interactive discussion on the future of rainwater harvesting, backyard hens, soil building, and permaculture in Lakewood. Panelists will include citizen pioneers from throughout Northeast Ohio and local government officials who’ve navigated the policy implications of our region’s urban agriculture revival. We’ll consider the pros and cons of urban agricultural practices, parallel public policy, and their potential impact on life in our city. Come with your questions and ideas for advancing sensible and sustainable agriculture in Lakewood.

Thursday, September 17, at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Programs are free and open to the public.

Please refer to the Events Calendar for a complete listing of Library programs

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Learn more:

Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District

The New Agrarian Center

LEAF

Community Gardening - Cuyahoga County Extension

ALSO OF INTEREST:

THINK GREEN! PRESERVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY IN YOUR OLDER HOME
Jamie Bertram, Historic Preservation Specialist from the Cleveland Restoration Society, believes that sustainable initiatives and preservation go hand in hand. His program outlines the simple ways that owners of older homes can think green and be environmentally sensitive without changing the historic character of their home. They don’t need to break the budget, either!
Thursday, October 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
Program in collaboration with the Lakewood Historical Society. More programs here.

LAKEWOOD EARTH AND FOOD COMMUNITY (LEAF)

Created by local volunteers to bring community gardening, community supported agriculture, soil building and bulk buying to Lakewood. Their goal: to develop a more sustainable, healthful and economically viable community with fresh local food, knowledge, culture and positive people.

Bring the whole family and join your neighbors for locally farmed produce, children’s games, artwork, music and more. To learn more, visit leafcommunity.org.

Wednesday Nights at 5:30 p.m. on the Library’s Front Porch. Continuing through the harvest

• CSA Pickup—Covered Bridge Gardens and City Fresh
  • Vendors of Local Food and Goods—Honey, Eggs, Beef, Pork and Other Items
  • Monthly Bulk Buying Pickup
  • Barter Table—Bring your garden extras to trade
  • Local Musicians
  • Visual Arts
  • Visit leafcommunity.org for vendor, artist and musician schedule