Connecting Seniors with Community Gardens
Posted by on January 02, 2011
Gardening for Seniors Event
Join GenPhilly members the Fairmount Park Conservancy, Klein & Stiffel JCCs, Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, and the Salvation Army on Tuesday, February 1, for GERMINATING PARTNERSHIPS: Connecting Seniors with Community Gardens.
Community gardens nearby or at senior centers and housing facilities can provide elders with the opportunity to grow their own food, exercise, share their knowledge, and express creativity. Come hear panelists who will discuss current projects and opportunities, and then participate in breakout sessions designed to connect you to resources in your own neighborhood.
For more information and to RSVP, click here.
http://gpgardens.eventbrite.com/
More in "Other Local Events and Workshops"
- Project HOME Public Speaking Workshop – Jan 29 & 30
- Project HOME Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training – Jan 6 – Feb 14
- Grassroots Leaders Networking Mini-Summit: Diversified Funding – Nov 21
Stay Current in Philly's Higher Education and Nonprofit Sector
We compile a weekly email with local events, resources, national conferences, calls for proposals, grant, volunteer and job opportunities in the higher education and nonprofit sectors.
Subscribe