Upcoming Events
Community Seed and Food Swap
Please join us for a Community Seed and Food Swap Event on Saturday, March 1rst, from 1-3 pm at the Unitarian Universalist fellowship hall! We invite you to join other community members to gather together to share local homegrown food and to promote a resilient, connected community.
Are you tired of winter and dreaming of future garden days to come? March is the perfect time of year to start gathering food and seeds for the spring. Attendees can trade seeds, seedlings, and homemade baked and canned goods in this barter economy event where no money is exchanged! After trading, there will be a social hour with refreshments to share ideas, recipes, stories, and community.
Participation is free however, you must be registered to attend. Please register below.
Details
Date: Saturday, March 1rst from 1 pm-3 pm
Location: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Mankato, in Fellowship Hall.
937 Charles Ave, Mankato, MN 56001
For detailed directions visit UU's website, link provided below.
Hosted by: Living Earth Center and Team Green Sanctuary of Unitarian Universalist Church.
For questions, please contact info@livingearthcentermn.org
LEC News and Updates
Friends of the Living Earth,
Living Earth Center was founded on the values of bringing people from all backgrounds and traditions together to share common ground, grow food, and cultivate connection. During these times that feel vulnerable and uncertain, our adherence to those values remains steadfast and unwavering. We have always been and will always be a place where anyone can come, feel welcome, be empowered to grow good things and be united in common awe of the natural world.
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