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HEALTHY FOOD RESOURCES NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2022
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Community & Teaching Gardens & Gardening Support
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs) & Organic Produce Deliveries
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Farm Trails
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Farmers & Growers Markets
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Healthy Foods Organizations, Nutrition Info & Support
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Natural Food Stores
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Restaurants, Delis, & Healthy Food
to Go
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT U-Pick Farms
COMMUNITY & TEACHING GARDENS & GARDENING SUPPORT
NATIONAL & MULTIPLE COUNTIES
California School Garden Network. Part of the Western Growers Foundation whose mission is to plant and sustain a fruit & vegetable garden in every willing Califor- nia school, giving children the opportunity to learn where their food comes from and the importance of good nutrition. Learn about grant funding for school gardens. csgn.org/california.
Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF); Nationwide. This award-winning nonprofit group offers programs at the forefront
of the global sustainability movement, serving community groups, schools, parks, neighborhoods and more. FTPF has helped plant fruit trees in upper California through their innovative programs. ftpf.org. (831) 621-8096.
BUTTE COUNTY
From The Ground Up Farms, Inc.; Chico. Nonprofit dedicated to establishing organic community gardens. Residents work with experienced farmers & educa- tors. Hands-on field trip experiences for schools, youth groups and others. Offers children’s garden dedicated to Butte County homeschoolers, gardening in- struction & assistance, garden installation & maintenance, nutrition education work- shops and much more. Hours currently
by appointment only. fromthegroundup- farms.org. (530) 513-7638.
Oak Way Community Garden; Chico. Hosted by the Butte Environmental Coun- cil. Universally accessible for those with limited mobility. Two plot sizes. Annual fee. becnet.org. 313 Walnut Street, Ste 140. (530) 891-6424.
Slow Food North Valley. A local nonprof- it chapter of The Slow Food USA organi- zation, supporting the development of edible education in schools by teaching
in a school garden. Partners with local businesses and communities to bring support in developing North Valley school gardens. Call to join the volunteer group. slowfoodnorthvalley.org.
Spring Seed Swap Event; Chico. Seed Lending Library year-round. Free annual event. Includes activities for all ages, a pot- luck style seed swap, educational displays and resource info. Seeds, plants, healthy foods & drinks for sale. Bring seeds, bulbs, plants and cuttings to swap, along with envelopes and a pen; you don’t need seeds to attend. chicoseedlendinglibrary. org. Chico Branch Library.
The Worm Farm; Durham. Family farm featuring 4,200 linear ft. of windrows of redworms. Learn about vermicomposting at this popular field trip destination. Build a worm bin on site to take home. Hands- on group tours by appt. Wear gardening clothes when visiting! Provides gardeners with a means of producing healthy plants while positively affecting the environ- ment. thewormfarm.net. 9033 Esquon Rd. (530) 894-1276.
UC Master Gardener Program Demon- stration Gardens; Durham. Offers edu-
cational demonstration gardens, classes
& workshops. Emphasis is on sustainable gardening practices and backyard food production. Also visit the ranch’s historical almond orchard. patrickranchmuseum.
org & ucanr.edu/sites/bcmg. Patrick Ranch Museum, 10381 Midway. UC program: (530) 538-7201. Patrick Ranch: (530) 342-4359.
SHASTA COUNTY
Redding’s Leaf A Plant. A communi- ty place to stop by and drop off your extra garden starts, cuttings, pots, soil, seeds, or bulbs...and take home some- thing new to grow! facebook.com/ groups/4295963793787285.
Anderson. Coming soon!
Redding. Corner of Continental & Flor- ence Street.
Shasta Lake City. 1817 Shasta St. Shingletown. 27827 State Hwy 44.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Mt. Shasta Community Garden. 1/3 acre garden with 31 plots. facebook.com/ MtShastaCommunityGarden/. Located at Shastice Park. (530) 926-5655.
Family Fun & Quality Food = Quality Time Together “Your Local Health Food Store”
Groceries & Organic Produce Vitamins & Supplements Full Service Deli Health & Beauty Natural Cleaning Products Yummy Bakery Treats
New SHOP ONLINE site and CURBSIDE PICK-UP
perfect for busy families
221 Locust St., Redding • 7am-9pm 7 Days a Week • orchardnutrition.com • 530-244-9600
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