Join Waltham Forest Food Growers Network (WFFGN) and Earthseed Community Garden (ECG) for the launch of the BIPOC / Global Majority Network and the start of Earthseed’s shelter-building project!
Following research and consultation, we have 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.
This first event will launch our work and create space for discussion and community, as well as a shared meal.
We will be supporting Earthseeds's new shelter build project, creating 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.
A vegan lunch will be provided! Please bring plenty of water and sun protection.
If you have any questions (including access needs, allergies, and childcare requests), please contact Reign (WFFGN coordinator) at reign@organiclea.org.uk
Timings
• 11 am - 12 pm Arrivals and Gardening task
• 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.