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NORWAY — The Alan Day Community Garden will host its annual Plant the Seed event from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Progress Center, 35 Cottage St.
The event, which is free and open to the public, is a casual gathering that includes live music, food, hot drinks and lots of seeds. Those attening will learn more about Alan Day Community Garden and how to be a part of the community resource. There will be free seeds, as well as new seeds for purchase, as well as information about the Youth Leadership Program, Garden Share Program, Community Market, Volunteer Program and garden space for anyone who wants to grow their own food. Garden organizers believe that everyone should have access to healthy and affordable food.
The ADCG has been building a local food system, supporting youth education and providing garden space for the community for 10 years. Thousands of pounds of organic food have been grown, right in the heart of Norway, on the three-acre parcel of land at the corner of Whitman and Pearl streets formerly owned by C.B. Cummings & Sons. In 2019 the garden opened a Community Market on Friday evenings, which accepts SNAP benefits, and offers a variety of organic fruits and vegetables, local crafts, free workshops and demos, live music, kids activities and more. Local food and craft vendors are welcome to apply to join the market, which will expand in 2020 to include more farmers.
For more information, visit alandaycommunitygarden.org or call 207-346-0708.
PHOTO: The Youth Leadership Program at Alan Day Community Garden. (Submitted photo)
