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The Scotsburn Community Food Forest, now in the heart of its sixth growing season, has become a beacon of Local Food Security, place making, knowledge and educational learnings for resilient food systems. Established as a grassroots effort by dedicated volunteers, the Food Forest aims to create an edible, medicinal gathering and learning space for current and future generations. This year's Garden Party Fundraiser not only celebrates this milestone but also raises crucial funds to support ongoing projects and expansions.The event will be held at 4179 Scotsburn Road at the Scotsburn Firehall. The doors will open at 2pm for mingling, silent auction, 50/50, and music. the Program, speakers and late snack lunch will begin at 3 pm with the event ending around 430 pm
The event will feature a variety of activities designed to engage and entertain guests, including exciting and unique door prizes, a silent auction full of locally sourced, mindful items, and insightful speakers connected to local food security, place making and biodiversity movements. Among the notable speakers are representatives Raina McDonald, Scotsburn Recreation Club and the Butterflyway Project, who will share their expertise and in-sights on sustainable practices and environmental stewardship.
Attendees can look forward to an afternoon filled with music from talented local musicians, guided tours of the Food Forest and the Newly constructed Green Community Building, and the chance to learn more about how they can get involved in this transformative community initiative. The afternoon will offer a mindfully sourced Silent Auction, 50/50 draw, door prizes, locally sourced and created light lunch showcasing flavors directly harvested and preserved from the food forest itself. There will be a few speakers and ample opportunity to celebrate and talk about plants.
"We encourage everyone to join us for what promises to be a sweet, inspiring, and memorable celebration," added Mandy Sandbach, who is organizing the event on behalf of the Food Forest. "Whether you’re passionate about gardening, sustainability, food security, Community connections or simply enjoying a beautiful afternoon with friends and family, there’s something for everyone at our Garden Party.”
Ticket offerings are $30 per person. Membership for SCFF is $50 per year and entitles the member to discounted rates for our programming throughout the year. For the Garden Party the SCFF is offering a membership plus ticket discounted option for $70.
Memberships and Tickets for the Scotsburn Community Food Forest Garden Party Fundraiser are available for purchase at https://2025scffgardenparty.eventbrite.com. All proceeds will directly support the ongoing development and maintenance of the Food Forest, ensuring it continues to thrive as a vital community resource.
For more information about the Scotsburn Community Food Forest please visit
www.scotsburnfoodforest.com or contact [email protected]
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About Scotsburn Community Food Forest: The Scotsburn Community Food
Forest is a volunteer-based initiative dedicated to nurturing an edible, medicinal
gathering, and learning space in Scotsburn, Nova Scotia. Established to promote
Sustainability, Food security and community resilience, the Food Forest offers a place for education, recreation, and environmental stewardship.
Media Contact: Mandy Sandbach, Scotsburn Community Food Forest, [email protected]
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
4179 Scotsburn Rd, Pictou County, NS B0K 1R0, Canada, 4179 Scotsburn Rd, Pictou County, NS B0K 1R0, Canada, Pictou
