Urban Ecology and Local Food Systems October 19, 2006

Thursday, October 19th-
Forum on Local Foods and Urban Ecology
Urban Community School

City Fresh Presents: Building Blocks for Sustainable Urban Food Systems-Conversations Over Stew. Come to the Urban Community School (4909 West Lorain) and enjoy a stew with local ingredients, apple cider, and bread. Learn about the ways in which local food systems can help to build more sustainable cities by creating urban greenspace, reducing fuel in food shipment, reducing food waste, utilizing waste grease for fuel, and encouraging habitat through alternatives to the lawn. Presents include Brad Masi, Excecutive Director of the New Agrarian Center, Maurice Small, City Fresh Action Hero, and Kevin Power with Ohio State University Extension. 6:00-8:00pm. Stew to be served at 6:00 with local food shorts from LESS Productions. The forum will run from 6:30-8:00.

Official Website: http://www.gotthenac.org/events.html