August Monthly Mingle

Unfortunately Liz Lea is no longer able to be our guest this month but we are very pleased Endymion Cooper has volunteered to step up as our guest speaker.  From little things big things grow! Endymion will set out his vision for Little Green Thumbs – a garden-based food education program for children and their families which he will be implementing in Term 4 at the Farm.

Born in a small house on a bush block outside Nimbin, Endymion grew up knowing that food is something that grows from the ground. His earliest memories are of fish that come from the sea, eggs that come from chooks, milk that comes from a cow, veggies that grow in the garden, and fruits that drop from the trees. He is deeply uncomfortable with the idea that kids can grow up knowing food as something that comes in a packet from the shop. Through Little Green Thumbs he hopes to share the joy of discovery, connection to nature, and a love of good food that comes from growing your own.

Canberra City Farm’s Little Green Thumbs program kicks Tuesday 14th October at 4:00 PM (first Tuesday of term 4). Come along to this month’s mingle to hear what’s on offer and find out how you can get involved.

As usual, before Endymion’s talk, we’ll be firing up the pizza oven and will provide pizza bases, sauce, and cheese; please bring other pizza toppings for our volunteers to prepare various options to share.

Lunch: 12.30 to 1:30 pm

Talk: 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Who: All welcome!
Cost: FREE. The farm always welcomes your membership (join here).

Bring: pizza toppings to share, drinks