You’re invited to a tour of two unique farm projects in Red Deer, Alberta. Join Young Agrarians for a tour of Piper Creek Restoration Agriculture Project & Common Ground Garden Project!
On this tour, we will discuss:
- restoration agriculture
- designing with nature to repair degraded landscapes
- growing food in small, accessible spaces
- soil health
- food security & more
DATE: Sunday, August 13, 2023, 8am-12pm
SCHEDULE AND LOCATIONS (times are approximate):
8 am to 9:30 am – Piper Creek Restoration Agriculture Project
Treaty 6 & 7 territory. SW34-37-27W4, 40 Ave, Red Deer, AB, T4R 2T3. The project can be found on the East side of 40th Ave – south of Red Deer, past the landfill, but before the Clearview Industrial Park (along Piper Creek).
10 am to 12 pm – Common Ground Garden Project Tour & Picnic
Treaty 6 & 7 territory. 5581, 45 St, Red Deer – T4N 1L2
PARKING: Parking is available on-site.
BRING: Feel free to stay afterward for a picnic & socializing. Please bring your own lunch, a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on, a water bottle, hat and sunscreen, and appropriate clothing and footwear.
REGISTER: So that we can plan for the tour, please register on Eventbrite.
CARPOOL INFO: Carpooling is encouraged. If you are looking for or can offer a ride to or from the event, please post in the Facebook Event to connect with others.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- This event is free and open to everyone!
- Children are welcome but please leave furry friends at home
- Please stay home if you have cold or flu symptoms
- Please wash your shoes before visiting the farm, especially if you work on or have visited a farm recently
- Please do not bring alcohol to this event
ABOUT THE FARMS
Common Ground Garden Project is an urban farming project which is located in Red Deer and works to address local food security in Central Alberta while creating a safe and vibrant public space that offers accessibility, inclusion, sustainability, and fellowship. The 4 acre city-owned Capstone location offers ample volume to grow a variety of foods for the benefit of local food banks, soup kitchens, social agencies, families and individuals to create a safe and accessible space for everyone in the community while encouraging social enterprise. Common Ground Garden Project creates regular volunteer opportunities as well as educational workshops, encouraging mental and physical well-being by spending time in a natural environment.
Piper Creek Restoration Agriculture Project is the work of ReThink Red Deer and supporting organizations who secured funds from Environment Canada’s Environmental Damages fund (EDF) to restore a roughly 25-acre section of Piper Creek immediately south of the City of Red Deer Landfill. Over the course of five years, the “Piper Creek Restoration Agriculture Project” has been repairing and improving the historical impacts on an important riparian (land next to water) and agricultural area in the Red Deer River watershed by regenerating and enhancing Red Deerians’ understanding of, and relationship with, the natural world.
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- We welcome cancellations at any time – you can do so through Eventbrite, through the link in your registration confirmation email, or by contacting network@youngagrarians.org. Please let us know if you aren’t able to attend.
- Questions? Email Marsha at marsha@youngagrarians.org