We have officially entered the season of abundance at The Commonwealth! At the end of June, the first sunflower opened up on the Community Farm, signifying the start of our abundant harvest season that will continue through October. Today, hundreds of sunflowers are in full bloom all across The Commonwealth, bringing new and vibrant energy to the site.
The past few months have been jam-packed with activities. From Wellness Wednesdays and Friday Farmer's Markets, to volunteer groups and Seeding the Future field lessons with nearby schools, The Commonwealth has been buzzing with activity.
On June 13, we welcomed the Summer 2022 cohort of Urban Ecology Global Fellows from universities across the country and, that same week, also welcomed 80+ Values-Based Partners from across the nation to participate in the inaugural National Values-Based Partner Convening. The three day convening focused on the theme, [Re]Generate Across Generations, and engaged partners in collaborative, hands-on activities and critical conversations that connected us with each other, the land, and the practice of Regenerative Neighborhood Development.
On Saturday, June 18, we welcomed 400+ members of the SWF community to The Commonwealth for our Fifth Annual Juneteenth Celebration of freedom + community. We invite you to take a moment to read about the happenings at The Commonwealth and hope to see you this summer!
There GROWS the neighborhood!
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FEATURE STORY
Humans of Sweet Water
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Humans of Sweet Water...Meet Alysse, Knowledge, and Lucero
Lucero, Alysse, and Knowledge just completed their first year with Sweet Water Foundation. As a group, they bring a diverse blend of life experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives to Sweet Water and each found their way to The Commonwealth in a unique way. During the past year, they have led field trips, engaged with an intergenerational audience of visitors, and grown both individually and collectively.
Read on to learn more about the newest members of SWF’s Core Team.
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SWEET WATER STORIES
Summer at The Commonwealth
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SWF HOSTS A CONVENING OF NATIONAL VALUES-BASED PARTNERS AT THE COMMONWEALTH
From June 15 - 18, Sweet Water Foundation welcomed more than 80 of its Values-Based Partners from across the country to participate in the inaugural Values-Based Partner National Convening at The Commonwealth. The theme of the convening was [Re]Generate Across Generations. Partners joined from Detroit, Boston, Tucson, Wayne (West Virginia), Querétaro (México), Camden (Maine), and across Chicago. Read More.
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FIFTH ANNUAL JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
On Saturday, June 18, SWF hosted its Fifth Annual Juneteenth Celebration at The Commonwealth. More than 400 people of all ages and from across the country converged at The Commonwealth to create, build, and celebrate freedom + community. Every inch of The Commonwealth was buzzing with energy as we filled our bodies and souls with farm fresh food and engaged in arts + crafts, local vendors, workshops, live music, and performances. Read More.
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SPRING 2022 REFLECTION AT THE COMMONWEALTH
Despite the fluctuating weather of spring 2022 -- with lots of rainy and cold days and a few very hot/humid days -- The Commonwealth was buzzing with activity in anticipation of the summer. SWF welcomed groups for hands-on field trips, relaunched Wellness Wednesdays, opened our Seedling Market and Farmer’s Market, and welcomed visitors for tours and workshops. Before we knew it, summer had arrived! Read more.
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