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Sustainability Festival

April 20 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Free
Event flier with image of the earth centered on North America, with various vegetables and herbs growing from all sides of it. Bottom of flier includes logos of participating organizations: UF IFAS Extension, Santa Fe College, Alachua County, City of Gainesville, and Florida Heritage Foods

Help us celebrate Earth Day and food sustainability! Learn how to grow a variety of Florida heritage
crops and prepare delicious, nutritionally dense meals. Pick up new multicultural recipes and
sample food from local chefs. Enjoy this family-friendly event with music, children’s activities, and
a variety of local vendors.

Activities:
• Cooking demonstrations by local chefs
• Diversify the food you eat by buying and growing heritage crops
• Obtain growing tips from UF IFAS extension agents
• Learn about composting, repurposing, and recycling opportunities
• Celebrate Earth Day by supporting Make Alachua County Beautiful
• Learn about local sustainability initiatives from City of Gainesville and Alachua County officials
• Enjoy local arts and crafts from local vendors

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