Category Archives: urban education

Veggie of the Week! Cucumber!

Posted on July 28, 2013 by gtcspringfield

Cucumber This week at Eats! we served quick pickles, which is a simple recipe to follow. But before we get to the recipes, here are some quick facts. Cucumbers are summer vegetables that are available in the Northeast from June … Continue reading →

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We’re doing big things! GTC Eats!

Posted on July 16, 2013 by gtcspringfield

We’re four weeks into our GTC Eats! program and there are exciting things happening! Here’s a picture of last week’s share box: You can expect to see the same type of veggie each week depending on where we are in … Continue reading →

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GTC Annual Plant Sale + Gardener’s Gathering: May 11th 9-1pm

Posted on April 27, 2013 by gtcspringfield

 Gardening The Community’s Annual Spring Plant Sale!   Dear GTC Friends,  GTC is proud to announce our Annual Spring Plant Sale! When: Saturday, May 11 9am-1pm Where: 256 Hancock St. Garden Please join us in our annual Spring Plant Sale Event, happening … Continue reading →

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Fridays at Gardening the Community

Posted on July 21, 2012 by gtcspringfield

Every Friday we take a break from gardening and turn our attention to issues impacting our communities. Today the youth discussed race, class, food security and brainstormed ideas to create equality in their communities. Before the discussion the youth played … Continue reading →

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Racial Healing through Food Justice

Posted on October 14, 2010 by gtcspringfield

In any setting the first step to healing is knowledge. It was few years back when I actually heard racism defined as a social construct. It was at this time that I was introduced to the idea that “race” did … Continue reading →

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Urban Agriculture and Youth Development: The New Food System

Posted on August 26, 2010 by gtcspringfield

Check these guys out! Hope we can see the same thing happen in Springfield!!

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Reform Education, Reform Urban Life

Posted on November 30, 2009 by gtcspringfield

In the United States today, more than 13 million children—nearly one in five—live in poverty. We know that these children face a future in which they are far less likely than other children to get a good education or adequate … Continue reading →

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