Hello Garden Friends!
Happy new year! The MHC Student Garden is entering its third season this year, and we couldn't be more excited. While February may not seem like the time to think about planting and sprouts, it certainly is the time to start planning this seasons garden. We are working on lots of fun things; new seating areas, more crops, and more student involvement in the process. We will definitely keep you updated on any news or events coming up.
In the mean time, if you are interested in local, Real food, please come to a Food Justice Society meeting this semester (formerly the MHC Garden Society). Or shoot us an email at mhcgarden@gmail.com if you'd like to be more involved. We welcome new voices into our discussion and would love to hear yours.
Check out the Real Food Conference coming up on February 21st at the University of Mass. Amherst campus! Check it out at http://realfoodchallenge.org/northeast/summit09.
Also, if you are thinking about a summer job, consider applying for the position of summer garden manager. It is a wonderful way to be outside everyday playing in the dirt (and get paid!). Look for the application on the Center for the Environment website.
We hope your semester is off to a good start,
The MHC Student Garden Managers.
About Me
- Garden Managers
- The Mount Holyoke Student Gardening Initiative, also known as Crops for Closer Community began as an independent study in 2004. The current garden was founded in the summer of 2007. Initial funding was provided by the generosity of the Senior Class of 2007, as well as the Center for the Environment. The garden's produce is sold annually to the Mount Holyoke College Dining Services, who prepare the food for a Locally Grown themed dinner. The garden will serve as a platform to initiate conversations about local food production, food security, and overall campus sustainability. Crops for Closer Community is an initiative of the Mount Holyoke Food Justice Society, a student run organization, as well as the Center for the Environment, with support from the Environmental Studies Department. For more info, visit http://www.mtholyoke.edu/mwce/student_garden.html !
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