Reception and Keynote: Will Allen
Friday, July 15, 2011–6 p.m.
Franklin Park Conservatory
1777 E. Broad St.
Columbus, OH
Meet Will Allen, founder of Growing Power, a national nonprofit organization and land trust supporting people from diverse backgrounds by helping to provide equal access to healthy, high-quality, safe and affordable food for people in all communities.
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and learn from Will Allen, named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, a member of the Clinton Global Initiative, a MacArthur “Genius Grant” award winner, and adviser to Michelle Obama.
Reception at 5 p.m., limited to 50 people, costs $50, and includes admission to the keynote. The keynote starts at 6 p.m. and costs $35. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/174498.
Hands-On Two Day Workshop: Will Allen
Saturday, July 16-Sunday, July 17–8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
6147 Olde Orchard Dr.
Columbus, OH
Will Allen and staff from Growing Power will lead hands-on workshops on hoop house building, composting, aquaponics, vermiculture, and year round food production. The cost for the two day workshop is $170 and includes continental breakfast, lunch, and free admission to the Friday keynote. Limited to 60 people. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/174498.
For more information, see attached or contact Ameena Salahuddin at (614) 859- 4105 or info@stilettogardener.com.
Co-sponsors: OEFFA, Mid-Ohio Foodbank, Local Matters, Edible Columbus, Hounds in the Kitchen, and Slow Food Columbus.
