Black joy in the garden

5000 MacArthur Boulevard,Oakland CA 94613

01 July, 2022

Description

Join us for an afternoon of hands on activities, community and time at the beautiful farm at Mills College. We will explore and celebrate Black farming, Black connection to land, Black health and Black joy. This event is open to Children of color (and their grown-ups). Space is limited to 15 families (please register early) About our hosts : Hummingbirds Urban Farming Collective: Hummingbirds Urban Farming Collective is dedicated to creating deep connections to land and community for Black children and the communities that help to raise them up. Mycelium Youth Network: Mycelium Youth Network (MYN) prepares youth in the East Bay Area — who are most vulnerable to and already feeling the effects of environmental racism — for climate change. Why should you join us? : - By learning about afro-ecology we can begin to rewrite the narrative about Black history, Black ingenuity and Black legacies. - By teaching our children about this history we provide them an opportunity to connect with culture and traditions that white supremacy tries to hide. - When we connect with afro-ecology we have an opportunity to access sustainable practices for being in right relationship with the land and ultimately ourselves. - It is incredibly cool to learn about the experiences and pure brilliance of our ancestors. - Spending time outdoors on a beautiful farm in beloved community is good for the soul. *space is limited, please register early.