Join the Friends of the Tanger Arboretum as they kick off their 2023 Nature Series on Saturday, April 8 with “Growing Community through Urban Agriculture!” Presenter Madison Walter, urban agriculture coordinator for the New Castle Conservation District, will review what urban agriculture is, its different forms, and the surprising impacts it can make within a community. Participants will learn about how urban agriculture projects transform spaces and empower individuals to reclaim ownership of their environment. Walk away feeling inspired to get your hands dirty and grow something new this year!

Madison Walter is the urban agriculture coordinator for the New Castle Conservation District and chair of the Delaware Urban Farm and Food Coalition. Leveraging her background in horticulture and Masters Degree in Environmental Education, Madison has presented to local, national, and international audiences to build understanding on how connections developed through farming and gardening build stronger communities. Her passion for plants and an equitable local food system are what drive her to encourage others to believe in a brighter, greener future.

HOW TO REGISTER
The event, “Growing Community through Urban Agriculture,” will take place on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 10am at LancasterHistory. Tickets are $5/Adult (18+) and $3/Child. Friends of the Tanger Arboretum members receive complimentary admission, but should still register for the program. Tickets may be purchased online or by calling (717) 392-4633. Advance tickets recommended as the program has limited capacity.

The Friends of the Tanger Arboretum is a member of the American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Admission Program. AHS Reciprocal Admission Program members may register for tickets in advance and must show a valid membership card upon checking in. AHS Members should contact Emily Miller, emily.miller@lancasterhistory.org, with any questions or to register for tickets in advance.

This event is hosted by the Friends of the Tanger Arboretum. The Friends of the Tanger Arboretum, a subsidiary organization of LancasterHistory, helps foster public interest in, and support for, the maintenance and development of the Tanger Arboretum as a community asset. To learn more about the Arboretum or to become a member, please visit the Arboretum’s webpage.