VEGGI and the Canal Gardens of Village de l'Est

14000 Dwyer Blvd.,New Orleans LA 70122

22 May, 2021

Description

Visit the VEGGI Farmers Cooperative and the Vietnamese canal gardens of Village de l’Est. Join us in New Orleans East for this special opportunity to visit a working farm, wetland buffer, and canal gardens situated amongst the lagoons and canals of the Village de l’Est neighborhood. Learn about the importance of farming and gardening to this community, and see how gardeners have integrated drainage canals into their agricultural practices. Khai Nguyen of the VEGGI Farmers Cooperative will be our tour guide and translator as we meet with VEGGI farmers as well as individual gardeners cultivating herbs and vegetables alongside drainage canals. This event will be outside and involve roughly 1.6 miles of walking in summertime heat and humidity as we move between different sites. We encourage participants to dress accordingly, to wear comfortable shoes for walking, and to bring plenty of water. We will be providing lunch -- banh mi from Dong Phuong Bakery! There are a limited number of spots -- make sure to get your ticket as soon as possible! And please notify aron@waterleadersinstitute if you need assistance with transportation to get out to New Orleans East. We can help arrange a carpool or other transportation option. COVID 19: Please dress for the weather, and follow all public health guidelines for masks and social distancing, and do not join if you’re experiencing any symptoms of illness. We will have hand sanitizer and extra masks on hand. Questions? Please contact [email protected] or call (949) 981-9159. Our rain date for this event is Saturday, May 29 at 9 a.m. __ This event is part of Seeds & Beats 2021: Reflections and Explorations on Water, Ecology, and Infrastructure. Image: VEGGI Canal Garden Image: Aron Chang