From an apprentice-led, Fractal Workshop at Kalamazoo College to an exploration of the Fifth Dimension of Citizenship with an international audience to end-of-year field trips and the onset of the harvest season, May was an exciting month for the Sweet Water Foundation team.
In June, Sweet Water Foundation will host its Second Annual Juneteenth Celebration, welcoming local residents, families, artists, and partners from across the globe to celebrate freedom and community. We invite you to read about SWF's continued work of Regenerative Neighborhood Development and look forward to [re]rooting with you at The Commons in June.
Meet Taryn Randle...Taryn has been part of the SWF Family since 2017. Taryn was born and raised on the South side of Chicago and is a force of change within the community. She dedicates her time and energy to connecting young people to the earth and one another. Sweet Water Foundation is excited to welcome Taryn as the newest member of the SWF Core Team and is grateful for the skills and experience Taryn brings as a farmer, teacher, learner, connector, and Solutionary.
WEEKLY VOLUNTEER DAYS: Join the Sweet Water community as we prepare for the 2019 farming season! Each Wednesday from June 12 -July 31, SWF is looking for 10 volunteers to help us prepare the farm. Activities include: clearing out rows, tilling, laying down woodchips and soil, and transplanting.
Sweet Water Foundation is excited to host its first yoga class at The Perry Avenue Commons. We invite you to stretch your mind and body during an hour of Vinyasa Flow Yoga in the Thought Barn, led by yoga instructor, Clif Hurt.
On Saturday, June 22, 2019, Sweet Water Foundation will host its Second Annual Juneteenth at The Commons. This family-friendly event will welcome an international audience to create, build, and celebration freedom + community.
Experience the richness of The Commons with Arts + Crafts, Music, Dance, Workshops, and Fun!
STAY TUNED FOR OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS AT
THE COMMONS
RECIPES
Spinach Salad
It's salad season! All the greens needed for a salad are growing in abundance at The Commons - with various types of lettuce, spinach, and kale overflowing the Community Garden Beds. Spinach is the perfect addition to any salad! Packed with nutrients, spinach can be eaten raw or cooked. Try adding it to scrambled eggs for a pop of color and flavor or blend raw spinach into a green smoothie for a delicious snack. Spinach is a cool weather crop, so be sure to stop by The Commons to pick some up before the weather turns too hot. This month, we invite you to try out this Spinach Salad recipe by Lena Abraham from delish. This salad is the perfect option for a light and flavorful spring meal.
Got Rain Barrels?
Help us reduce our water usage buy donating an unused rain barrel and/or purchasing a new rain barrel. Click the image above to purchase the best priced rain barrels, as recommended by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District.
