Boulder Chamber: Garden To Table Celebrates 15 Years At Virtual Dinner Party With Key Local Leaders

Press release from the Boulder Chamber:

March 31, 2021

As part of their inquiry into more equitable practices and in honor of their 15th anniversary, Garden To Table is hosting an event on Earth Day, April 22— Every Child in a Garden: A Virtual Dinner Party. Marta Loachamin, Boulder County Commissioner, will lead a conversation on the topic of equity in health, education and environment. Speakers include Elizabeth Crowe from City of Boulder Health and Human Services, Samantha Messier from Boulder Valley School District, and Karen Bailey from CU Boulder’s Environmental Studies department. 
 

This event— sponsored by Quinn Snacks, Holland & Hart and First Bite Boulder— will be a professionally-produced, virtual event with options to purchase dinner specials from River & Woods, The Post Brewing Co. and the Organic Sandwich Co. 
 

Advanced registration is free and required. Attendees will have a chance to win a Farm Dinner for Four at Black Cat Farm ($450 value) and a $200 gift certificate to Boulder County Farmers Market.

Register and order dinner here:  https://gardentotable.org/every-child-in-a-garden-a-virtual-dinner-party-in-support-of-school-gardens/

Garden To Table is a local nonprofit that has partnered with Boulder Valley School District for 15 years. Often confused with Growing Gardens, Garden To Table is different because they work exclusively with school communities, empowering teachers with gardens and garden-based lesson plans. Currently in 18 schools, serving 350 teachers and 8,500 students, Garden To Table provides gardens and curriculum to engage all students in experiential outdoor education. Their vision is a future in which gardens are an integral part of every school fostering student wellness, academic engagement, and environmental stewardship.  www.gardentotable.org 

This press release was produced by the Boulder Chamber. The views expressed here are the author’s own.