I just got an email about an uncoming event readers might be interested in attending. Seattle Tilth is hosting Anna Lappé, the national bestselling author of "Grub: Ideas for an Urban Organic Kitchen".

Gotta love Seattle Tilth's mission statement:

"Founded in 1978, Seattle Tilth is a nationally recognized non-profit educational organization dedicated to cultivating a sustainable community, one garden at a time. Seattle Tilth inspires and educates people to garden organically, conserve natural resources and support local food systems in order to cultivate a healthy urban environment and community."

Here's a tidbit from the press release they sent me:

SEATTLE--Celebrating their 30th Anniversary, Seattle Tilth will host Anna Lappé, the national bestselling author of Grub: Ideas for an Urban Organic Kitchen, for an evening of conversations that examine the connection between the industrial food system and global climate change. Lappé's presentation "Eat the Sky: Dreams, Tales, and Warnings from the Climate Crisis to the Food on Our Plate" will highlight the perils of the industrial food system and examine how grass-roots efforts to build local food economies are a vital way for individuals and communities to address the climate crisis.
Lappé will share stories of ordinary people challenging the dominate global, corporate food system, including the development of a local food economy in Brooklyn, New York, efforts in Japan to reclaim traditional food culture, and a campaign in Hawaii to preserve and cultivate traditional agroecology practices. Following the presentation Lappé will participate in a Q&A session and will sign books.

Sounds interesting? You betcha!

I really hope this event is well attended, groups like Seattle Tilth really need the community's support for a cause that's so very important and it comes at a great time of year as spring is approaching and many of us are thinking about the upcoming growing season!

I've already got a patch dedicated to edibles this year. My parents will be please with no more, "RIZ, WHY DON'T YOU GROW ANYTHING WE CAN PICK AND EAT!?"

Cheers,

R