There was something for everyone at Saturday's Mayor's Neighborhood Conference!
Do you have a garden but could use some tips on how to maximize your use of space? Or would you like to buy your plants from a local organization where the money will go to a good cause? Check out Hillview Urban Agriculture Center's classes and plant sale (heirloom and organic varieties!) on May 7th. They also sell vermicompost, produced by their vermicomposting center, if your garden is in need of some nutrients!
If you enjoy gardening but don't have the space or time for one of your own, you can volunteer at Kane Street Community Garden on La Crosse's north side, run by the Hunger Task Force. Volunteers are welcome nearly every day, and during harvest times, volunteers can take produce home with them!
Maybe you have space for a garden, but don't have the time or know-how to maintain one (sadly, we don't all have green thumbs), check out LifeLawn Gardens. This organization is "renting" yards in the city (payment is in produce) to grow food for local restaurants and farmer's markets!
Do you know a kid that would enjoy spending some time on a farm this summer, learning where our food comes from? Check out Grow La Crosse's farm camp programs at Deep Roots Community Farm. Grow La Crosse is also having a fundraising plant sale at Hamilton Elementary on May 3rd & at State Road School on May 4th.
And finally, if you want to refuel with a locally-sourced meal after your gardening work, check out The Mint, a farm-to-table restaurant on State Street near UW-L!
- Kathy
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