2018 Raising Richland Community Garden Summit

It’s that time of year again – practically a holiday gathering for gardeners – you know the one! Yes, it’s time for the annual Raising Richland Community Garden Summit!

Can you tell we are excited? It’s one of our favorite events – a chance to work with community partners to bring together some of the best gardening (and even cooking!) talent in the area…and beyond. Brought to you by NECIC; Mansfield Richland County Public Library; The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; Richland County Master Gardener Volunteers; Richland Public Health Creating Healthy Communities; and Richland Soil and Water Conservation District.

This year’s featured speakers and topics are:

Dave Duncan – Beekeeping 101

Sophia Buggs – Healthy Soil

Susanne Gerhart – Preserving the Harvest Cooking Demo

Check back to learn more about each of these gifted speakers.

This event is of course Kid Friendly, and the young ones have their own summit with a theme of Explore the Amazing Underground World in Our Soil. Sounds exciting, doesn’t it? There’ll be snacks, activities, and lots of stuff to keep the little ones busy. The Youth Summit is suitable for ages 5 through 12.

Once again, local vendors will feature some of their delicious, aromatic, and beautiful hand-made items, including: lip balms, honey, teas, tinctures, glass garden art, soaps, and more! So bring cash and be prepared to pamper yourself, or a loved one, with one-of-a-kind indulgence!

Everything else is free, by the way! The event, the food, and the programs are all FREE! Oh, and just when you think it can't get any better, we’re throwing in some door prizes! Just register at the door, get a ticket, and wait for your name to be called to take home one of many garden-themed prizes donated by generous community members.

We hope to see you there! Thursday, March 8, 5 – 8 p.m. at the Longview Center, 1495 West Longview Avenue, Mansfield.