Dundee Community Garden This Week: Workdays Saturday, Monday

We'll be having work days in the garden this Saturday May 1, 10 a.m., and Monday 3, 6:30 p.m. Come help us get the community plots planted, mulch spread out, etc., etc.

Thank you to Jeff Beiermann for mowing the garden this week! Jeff could use some help keeping the garden mowed this summer, so if you would be willing to help, let us know! This is a good way to get in your 8 hours of community work time!

PLEASE PUT THESE DUNDEE COMMUNITY GARDEN EVENTS ON YOUR CALENDAR:

Introduction to Gardening Workshop: "Heirloom Plants and Open Pollination" Sat. May 15, 10-11 a.m. at Dundee Community Garden

Join us at the garden for a workshop on heirloom plants: what they are, why they are important, where to find them and how to grow them. This workshop will be led by garden member Vince Huebert, and is free and open to the public. We'll have coffee from Blue Line and pastries from Bread Oven!

After the workshop, we'll have a community work-day and get the bedding plants in the flower beds.

Rain location is at A.V. Sorenson Center, located on 48th & Cass Streets.

Dundee Spring Fling at Dundee Community Garden. Sat. May 22, 10-12 We plan to have a seed planting activity for children at the garden, and a master gardener available to answer all your gardening questions. And we'll be selling our Chico bags as a fundraiser—and DCG t-shirts!

Dundee Community Garden Ice Cream Social Sun. June 13, 3-5 p.m. at the garden. $1 donation requested. Lots of ice cream w/ toppings, root beer floats, friendship, and a chance for new members to paint their "plot signs."

Facebook: Did you know the Dundee Community Garden has a facebook page? Friend us at www.facebook.com/DundeeGarden And you can visit our website at www.dundeegarden.org

OTHER GARDENING-RELATED EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY:

Green Neighborhood Council's Green Living Workshop:

Backyard Composting and Vermicomposting

When: Saturday, May 8th from 10:00-11:30am

Where: First Unitarian Church (3114 Harney St.

The average American disposes over 4.5 lbs of trash per day. A large

percentage of this waste is compostable material that can be put to good use. Composting is a simple, easy and efficient way to reduce waste while naturally improving the soil in your own lawn and garden. Please join presenters Nicholas Randall, Mary Bamesberger and Ron Duce to learn more about backyard composting and vermicomposting, and how to begin or improve your own compost! This workshop is free and open to the public. Attend for a chance to win backyard composting items to get started in your own backyard!

For more information or to RSVP, please contact GNC@GreenOmahaCoalition.org

2. How to Engage Children in the Garden

When: Wed, May 5, 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Where: Douglas County Extension Office, 8015 W. Center Rd.

Description: Discover from local experts how to involve kids in the garden, encourage kids to be active and start a kids' gardening program. Bring your creativity, a willingness to share and be prepared to get your hands dirty! Registration required. Call Patty Falcone at 444-7146.

3. Gimme Green Film Screening, Potluck and Discussion

When: Sunday, May 9th (6:00pm Potluck, 6:30pm Movie)
Where: Second Unitarian Church (3012 S. 119th St.)

As part of the Environmental Documentary series jointly sponsored by the Green Sanctuary Committees of First and Second Unitarian Churches, Gimme Green, an award-winning documentary that takes a humorous look at the $40 billion lawn care industry will be shown. Glenn Pollock, Co-Chair of the Green Sanctuary Program at First Unitarian Church and a longtime prairie conservationist, will lead the discussion afterwards
and present alternatives to the "perfect" lawn. This will be our last potluck, DVD and discussion before a summer break, so please join us!

4. Black Sheep Farms Tour

When: Saturday, May 15th from 4:00-10:00pm

Where: Black Sheep Farms, Bennington, NE (12808 N. 192nd St.)

The Omaha Farm Tour is a joint presentation of the Green Omaha Coalition, World Environment Day Omaha, Slow Food Omaha and Black Sheep Farms. Tour the farm, share a meal and discuss food issues with people making a difference in the greater Omaha metro area. Carpooling is encouraged, as parking will be limited.

While the event is at Black Sheep, Kelly welcomes others with farms and links in the local food chain to have a table and information at the day. Contact her at kelly@blacksheepfarms.com if you are interested. Slow Food Omaha will be helping with the zero-waste potluck (http://www.omahafarmtour.com/potluck-dinner.php) and having a table/information. The tours start at 4pm, and the potluck itself is at 6 pm followed by a showing of the movie Fresh. It should be a great day!

In the event of rain, the Omaha Farm Tour will be held on Saturday, May 22nd.