This Weekend: Fall Into The Garden Events in Fairfax!

This weekend, check out these Sustainable Fairfax ‘s “Fall Into the Garden” events:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11: It all starts with a showing of the film “Open Sesame,” on Friday at 7:30pm at the Fairfax Women’s Club, 46 Park Road, Fairfax. This film addresses the importance of the diversity of seeds, and the people – seed savers, renegade farmers, artists and activists - who are working to save this precious resource. Stay for a talk by Rebecca Newburn, co-founder of Richmond Grows Seed Lending Library. Rebecca is a leader in the National Save Seed Sharing Campaign that advocates for our right to share seeds.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12: On Saturday there is a day of garden-related activities planned, also at the Fairfax Women’s Club.

10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m. FREE BACKYARD COMPOST TALK

Marin Master Gardeners Joan Irwin & Susan Garnett will talk about backyard composting, including Worm Bin and Worm Tea Demonstrations!

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. COMMUNITY SEED EXCHANGE

• BRING YOUR SEEDS (or a $5 donation)~
• Pesticide-free collected seeds from your garden labeled with date harvested, location and information for next grower.
• Partially opened or unused seed packets accepted.
• Non-hybrid, non-GMO

11:30 a.m.-Noon TALK BY CLAIRE HOPE CUMMINGS

Seed-saving talk by award-winning author of Uncertain Peril, Genetic Engineering and the Future of Seeds. She connects people with the ancient wisdom of plant-based cultures.

FUN ACTIVITIES!

Make seed bombs and pots, check out resources from our local library, sign-up for a water-wise walk, and learn about the Fairfax Gardener’s Alliance.

TOOL SHARPENING: There will be a professional tool sharpener on site from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Rate is per tool.

We hope to see you this weekend. For more information please visit sustainablefairfax.org or email SustainFX@gmail.com