Baton Rouge, LA – The Walls Project is thrilled to announce the Sow Good Community Resource Festival, set to take place on October 12 from 9 AM until 1 PM. This event will bring together volunteers and community members at two key locations: the Baton Roots Community Farm at BREC Howell Park (5509 Winbourne Avenue) and the BRCC Acadian campus (3250 N Acadian Thruway).
The Sow Good Community Resource Festival is designed to promote community engagement, provide valuable resources, and educate participants on various important topics through a series of workshops and giveaways.
Event Schedule and Highlights:
Baton Roots Community Farm at BREC Howell Park:
Tree Distribution: The tree giveaway and tree maintenance workshops are made possible through funding provided, in part, by the Inflation Reduction Act and the USDA Forest Service, Urban and Community Forestry Program. USDA and The Walls Project are equal opportunity providers and employers.
Volunteer Project: Mulching Citrus Trees in the Orchard (9 AM - 10 AM): Join us in caring for the citrus trees in the orchard at Baton Roots Community Farm.
Tree Share and Maintenance Workshop: Fruit Tree Guilds (10 AM - 11 AM): In collaboration with Baton Roots and BR Green, a workshop will be held on the best practices for building fruit tree guilds, maintenance, and care, followed by a tree share to promote fruit tree guilds within our community.
Farm Fresh Cooking Demo and Food Tasting with AHA (10:30 - 11:30 AM): Taste seasonal dishes with produce directly from Baton Roots farm! Recipes are prepared by chefs and nutrition educators working with the American Heart Association. This program is supported by Geaux Get Healthy, a project of HealthyBR.
All-levels Yoga under the oak trees (11 AM - 12 PM): Join us for a relaxing and rejuvenating yoga workshop underneath the shade of the live oak trees at the farm. This workshop is open to all experience levels and yoga mats are provided on site.
Tech Giveaway and Training:
Laptop Distribution: With the support of James. M. Cox Foundation, we will distribute 50 laptops to qualified individuals. Participants must prequalify and attend at least 2 workshops to receive their free personal computer!
Digital Equity Access (9 - 10 AM): Informational session on internet broadband equity, ensuring everyone has access to necessary technology and resources.
Keyboarding and Email Writing Basics (10 - 11 AM): Learn the essentials of keyboarding and email writing in this workshop, designed to help you communicate effectively and efficiently in the digital world.
Internet Safety (11 AM - 12 PM): Essential tips and guidelines for staying safe online.
Job Search Tips (12 PM - 1 PM): Using the internet to look for job opportunities and what you need to apply.
Paint Giveaway and Workshop:
Project Paint Techniques (9 - 10 AM): Join our hands-on workshop on proper project painting techniques, where you'll learn essential skills to achieve a professional finish on any painting project.
Proper Paint Disposal (10 - 11 AM): Learn the correct methods for disposing of paint, emphasizing environmental responsibility.
Recycled Paint Share (11 AM - 12 PM): Workshop attendees can take home free paint from a selection of popular household colors (limit 5 gallons per individual, 10 gallons per business).
The Sow Good Community Resource Festival aims to foster a sense of community, provide essential resources, and offer educational opportunities to all attendees. We invite everyone to join us for a day of service, learning, and community building.
For more information about the Sow Good Community Resource Festival, please contact Helena Sato at 225-434-0515 Ext 0 or helena@thewallsproject.org.
Join us on October 12 to Sow Good and grow together!
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