Additional Garden Workshops Announced via Environmental Justice Grant

Urban Roots and Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo have received an Environmental Justice Grant from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation – their second collaboration. Part of the funding supports education programs for both organizations. The following workshops are part of the Community Garden Workshop Series. RSVP to Jenny at Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo by phone at 716-783-9653. Provide contact info as some workshops have rain locations. Note varying locations.

• Organic Pest Management – April 29th, 12 noon @ Urban Roots Community Garden Center
• Native Plants – Thursday, May 3rd, 6:30 pm @ Tri-Main Bldg, Suite 408, 2495 Main St.
• pH Based Soil Testing – Wednesday, May 9, 6:30 pm @ Black Rock Heritage Garden, 269 Dearborn St.
• Composting in the City – Thursday, May 17, 6:30 pm @ 345 Breckenridge St.
• Square Foot Gardening – Saturday, May 19, 2 pm @ Pelion Garden, 206 Best St.
• Installing and Using Rain Barrels – Tuesday, May 22, 6:30 pm @ TBA
• Growing and Preserving Herbs – Saturday, June 16, 10 am @ Food Bank Garden, 88 Holt St.