This week Evelyn Lopez talks with Saiyare Refaei and Renee Meschi of the Pierce Conservation District. Saiyare and Renee work in the Harvest Pierce County program working with county food programs and community gardens.
During this time of emergency, Harvest Pierce County is using facebook live streaming and other social media tools to continue communicating about gardens and food. Check out their website and facebook page for information on their programs. You’ll learn about gleaning programs, medicinal plants and foraging. Great opportunities for going outside, on your own or with family, and looking at your local environment with different eyes. And maybe you’ll try some blackberry leaf buds!
- Pierce Conservation District: https://piercecd.org/
- Harvest Pierce County: https://piercecd.org/190/Urban-Agriculture
- Harvest Pierce County Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/harvestpiercecounty/
We also talked a little bit about the latest advice on wearing masks. First, reserve medical grade supplies for medical personnel, but fabric masks can be helpful. Here are some links to mask making instructions to try at home.
https://www.nytimes.com/article/how-to-make-face-mask-coronavirus.html
https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2020/4/1/21203241/coronavirus-diy-face-mask-homemade-tutorials
As always, if you have ideas for episodes or feedback on what we’ve been talking about, we’d love to hear from you! Stay well and continue to stay home.
Evelyn Lopez: @True_Tacoma truetacoma@gmail.com
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