Did you know that Media, PA is America’s first Fair Trade town? To celebrate that distinction, Media will hold its first Fair Trade Live Concert on Sunday, September 14, 2008, from 12 NOON to 7 PM. Delaware County Master Gardeners will participate with a booth on composting and sustainable gardening. Please come out and join us in supporting this event. Admission to the event is free.
Multicultural artists from Asia, Africa, the Americas and Europe will perform on three different stages to create a musical celebration of diversity. Other festivities will offer an in-depth experience of global cultures with street-scape artists, Fair Trade vendors offering yummy food and handcrafted items for purchase, and many hands-on, fun and educational activities for kids and adults.
“This event will give people an opportunity to learn more about how even small purchasing decisions can have a dramatic, economic impact on farmers and workers around the world and hopefully inspire others to learn more about how they can join this growing movement,” says Elizabeth Killough, chair of America’s First Fair Trade Committee.
Fair Trade is a business practice that guarantees family farmers and workers a fair wage for their harvest. It’s a comprehensive social-economic tool that has raised the standard of living for millions of people. The Fair Trade movement began in Europe and has spread throughout the world. The movement is rapidly gaining greater recognition for what it offers--environmental sustainability, economic development and social equality for small-scale farmers and workers around the world.
For more information, go to Fair Trade Live Concert.
Do you have a gardening question? In Delaware County, call our Master Gardeners hortline at 610-690-2671 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 AM-12 NOON.
UPCOMING MASTER GARDENERS EVENTS
September 13, 2008
Fall/Winter Garden Prep & Composting
Not sure what to do? Learn the steps for proper garden maintenance and how to compost at the same time. Take home a free compost bin. Cost: $10
September 27, 2008
FALL FEST
Calling all garden lovers! Celebrate Fall with us at our fourth annual Master Gardeners Fall Fest. We've planned workshops, plant, frugal gardener and bake sales, and other fun events for your enjoyment. Go to Fall Fest for a brochure or call 610-690-2655.
The Garden Series at Haverford Township Adult School
A collection of one night classes for both the indoor and outdoor garden. Classes taught by Delaware County Master Gardeners. Take one, two or all five– and save.
For more information, go to Haverford Adult School or call 610-446-8022.
Registration required for all events. Please call 610-690-2655 for more information or visit our website for a registration form.
