Fernwood invites you to enliven your garden, along with your taste buds, on February 24 at our Edible Horticulture event! Hear from local chefs, farmers, and gardeners influenced and inspired by the community and crops growing in our region. Multiple local green businesses will also be on hand to showcase their knowledge, products, and services, as you enjoy your lunch provided by Whole Foods of Mishawaka.

DOORS OPEN AT 9:30 AM - PLEASE ENTER THROUGH THE VISITORS CENTER

SPEAKERS SCHEDULE:

10AM —----------------------------------

Sara Stewart - RN Founder and Executive Director of Unity Gardens - South Bend, IN

Hear how one free pick garden grew into an award-winning, uniquely dignified free food mode.

11AM —---------------------------------—

Luis Amado - Professor at Lake Michigan College and world-renowned chocolatier - Benton Harbor, MI

Chef Luis Amado will share his experience as a chocolatier, teaching masterclasses around the world, and establishing his one-year Chocolate and Confections Certificate program at Lake Michigan College.

12PM  —-----------------------------------

Lunch - Provided by Whole Foods of Mishawaka

1PM  —------------------------------------

Cheyenne Galbraith - Chef and Owner at Houndstooth - Benton Harbor, MI

Learn how the mutual support of a local community helped Cheyenne Galbraith build her restaurant, Houndstooth, from the ground up. 

2PM —------------------------------------

Marc Luff - Farm Manager at Flatwater Farms - Buchanan, MI

Find out how Marc Luff and the team at Flatwater Farms implement regenerative farming practices to nurture the ecosystem while growing nutritious food for their community.

This event is supported by: Edible Michiana, Whole Foods of Mishawaka

Audience: Teens-adults

Location: The Sims Education Center 

Cost: $75/person ($60 Fernwood members) - Please register by February 16

*To receive your member discount, please be sure to sign in by clicking the button in the upper right-hand corner of the registration screen.