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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2021/2022 HEALTHY FOOD RESOURCES
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COMMUNITY & TEACHING GARDENS & GARDENING SUPPORT
NATIONAL & MULTIPLE COUNTIES
African American Family & Cultural Center Community Garden; Oroville. A growing outdoor space designed to pro- vide local residents fresh vegetables and increase knowledge about pesticide-free growing in order to promote healthy eating. Garden located on the corner of Wyandotte & Columbia Ave. aafcc-oroville. org. (530) 532-1205.
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
California State Fair Farm School Tour Program; Sacramento. Activities will be virtual until further notice. Check the webpage for updates. In spring and fall, students in grades K-6 enjoy a 1.5-2-hour tour of the California State Fair Farm’s crops and interactive stations including a func- tioning greenhouse. Highlights California agricultural history, seeds, crop growing and innovations in farming, soil and worm composting. Produce tasting too. calex- postatefair.com/animals-and-agriculture/ farm-tours (916) 263-3000.
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, neighbor- hoods and more. FTPF has helped plant fruit trees in upper California through their inno- vative 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 & educators. Hands-on
field trip experiences for schools, youth groups and others. Offers children’s garden dedicated to Butte County homeschoolers, gardening instruction & assistance, garden installation & maintenance, nutrition edu- cation workshops and much more. Hours currently by appointment only. from- thegroundupfarms.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 nonprofit 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 busi- nesses and communities to bring support in developing North Valley school gardens. Call to join the volunteer group. slowfood- northvalley.org. (530) 342-1995.
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. (530) 891-2762.
The Worm Farm; Durham. Family farm featuring 4,200 linear ft. of windrows of red- worms. 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 environment. thewormfarm. net. 9033 Esquon Rd. (530) 894-1276.
UC Master Gardener Program Demon- stration Gardens; Durham. Educational demonstration gardens, classes & work- shops. Emphasis is on sustainable garden- ing practices and backyard food produc- tion. 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
Anderson-Cottonwood ACCA Communi- ty Garden. Community garden plots; free membership. Room for 10-12 individual garden plots. 25% of food grown goes
to the ACCA Food Bank. facebook.com/ AndersonCommunityGarden/. 2364 Balls Ferry Rd., behind the church building. 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.
Redding. Corner of Continental & Flor- ence Street.
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