Join Waltham Forest Food Growers Network (WFFGN) and Earthseed Community Garden (ECG) for the launch of the BPOC / Global Majority Network and Earthseed’s shelter build kick off!
The WFFGN has begun work to bring together racialised growers in Waltham Forest, to provide mutual support and solidarity, to connect new and seasoned gardeners, and to promote cultural foods, seeds, and stories in gardens across our borough.
In this first event, we will present our work so far and hold a discussion circle to think about where to go next. We will share a meal, then help out with Earthseeds' new shelter build project!
Aiming to create a microclimate for humans, plants and wildlife, the shelter will include space to sit and congregate, a structure to grow climbing plants, a green roof, and a bug hotel. This build will continue throughout August, every Saturday until completion. This is a great chance to learn some new infrastructure skills and support a community garden in becoming more accessible and nature-friendly.
A vegan lunch will be provided! Please bring plenty of water and sun protection. All ages welcome, and you can come for all or part of the day with no pressure.
Please Note: This event is for BPOC/Global Majority only!
If you have any questions (including access needs and allergies), please contact Reign (WFFGN coordinator) at reign@organiclea.org.uk
Timings
• 11 am - 12 pm Arrivals, Tea Tasting, Sensory Activity
• 12 pm - 2 pm - Discussion Circle and Lunch
• 2 pm - 4 pm - Shelter Building
ABOUT:
Earthseed Community Garden is a community growing space for people and plants, organised and led by queer black and global majority heritage folks. We use our space for growing organic medicinal herbs and vegetables to support the local community and beyond. The garden is a place for healing, connection to land, our ancestry, each other, and building community and resilience in these times of unrest.
Waltham Forest Food Growers Network supports over 50 garden sites, as well as individual growers across the borough, bringing people together to build a local movement for food sovereignty. The network helps members connect, swap skills, share ideas, and pool resources. Together, we’ve helped council estate tenants to grow food on their land, helped community gardens monitor wildlife, and supported new groups to fundraise.