Upcoming Community Events & Workshops

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The Food Forest at the Charter School: Garden of the Future, Seeds of the Past
Jul
26

The Food Forest at the Charter School: Garden of the Future, Seeds of the Past

Come learn how this climate friendly perennial food garden exemplifies using edible plants from colonial times and beyond to nourish body, mind and soul.

Roxanne Kapitan will discuss the permaculture principles used in creating this fully perennial food forest.

Norah Van Riper will share her vast historical knowledge about how the colonists used some of the plants in the garden for nourishment and medicine.

Classes are free and open to all. Questions? Email emily@igimv.org.

Sign up HERE.

*Rain date: Sunday, July 27

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Regenerative Farm Tour Talk and Tasting
Jul
29

Regenerative Farm Tour Talk and Tasting

Spend an afternoon with us at the Island Grown Farm on July 29th from 3–5 PM, to learn about regenerative farming and its impact on soil health and our local food system. The event includes a guided tour, a farm talk, and tastings of fresh, farm-grown food.

Tickets are $25—reserve your spot HERE.

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