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Neighborhood Inspiration on the Radio
Our neighbor, Lisa, has been broadcasting some great stories for our local NPR affiliate! Check it out: Food and neighborhood DIY (do-it-yourself) projects go hand in hand for Lisa Bralts, who lives in an east Urbana neighborhood with her family and is surrounded by great neighbors and several gardens, including her own. She’s amazed at [...]
3rd Annual Seed Swap
Our 3rd annual Seed Swap will be in the same location this year – Lincoln Square Mall, at the Common-Ground Food Co-op. Date: Sunday, January 30, 2011 Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm Get the full poster (PNG graphic)
Getting Serious About Syrup
Check out the next saga in neighborhood syrup production: The Prairie Sugar Collective, comin’ at ya. The Prairie Sugar Collective exists to: bring all people together through the fruits of their labor; provide members and the community with the experience of producing maple syrup; educate people about the sugaring process and transfer skills between members; [...]
Bat Houses Are… Outside the House!
The Let’s Remake Crew (Bonnie & Brett) set up the test model of their Bat Houses public art initiative in Prehistoric East Urbana! They’ll be leading a workshop, where you can make your own bat accommodations and discuss bat conservation, on Friday, June 18 (2-4pm). See the Common Ground Coop website for more details.
We’re Not Kidding: Olympian Drive Is Lame.
I just visited Prairie Fruits Farm, located on the Northern edge of Champaign for their first “baby goat shower.” You may know of them because of their amazing goat cheeses. Currently, Prairie Fruits is one of a few farmers and other sustainable businesses and residents fighting the development of a $27 million road extension based [...]
Local Activist Maps Gardens in African-American Community
Local C-U activist (C-U Citizens for Peace & Justice) and gardner, Aaron Ammons is covered in a new community initiative’s blog (C-U Fit) for his efforts gardening for justice in Champaign-Urbana!
Respect Native Hosts
Block By Blockers worked with other community members to produce “Respect Native Hosts” yard signs, in response to attacks on the public art exhibit “Beyond the Chief” by Edger Heap of Birds. See full press release below. Respect Native Hosts, a grassroots campaign in support of Native American artist’s public art installation Student groups, local [...]
City of Seattle backs off on fees for parking-strip gardens
Vegetable gardeners with big dreams and small yards caught a break Monday when Mayor Greg Nickels announced that residents are free to plant vegetable gardens in planting strips without pricey permits or fees. “This change makes it easier to plant flowers and vegetables in the strip between the sidewalk and the street. For many gardeners, [...]
The Pancakes Have Landed
Our family-style (or neighborhood-style) pancake breakfast was a success! Sunday lived up to its name and we had at least 40 neighbors and friends of neighbors sitting at our improvised banquet table. And Sam’s syrup was a hit! Yeah Maple trees!
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