Urban Farm Tours

Institute for Urban Homesteading, Oakland, California

When you think of Oakland, California, the thought of gardening seldom comes to mind, due to its urban nature.  However, urban gardening is an up and coming trend among Oakland residents.  Whether you live on a small, medium, or large lot, there is a home-scale urban garden design possibility for you.  The Institute of Urban Homesteading invites you to come out this Saturday to see what the urban farmers are up to, and what they have in store for you!
 
An urban farm or garden can grow food in the form of fruits and vegetables, or can be contained to only flowers and shrubbery.  They are gardens grown on urban pieces of land that would not typically be considered dedicated gardening areas.  The Urban Farm Tours event will demonstrate what some of Oakland’s urban farmers are growing today, and the various ways that you may be able to incorporate their practices at your home.  The event will feature lectures on creating the garden, composting techniques, and how the garden will function.  The use of space will be explained in detail to give ideas of what is possible on your piece of land, regardless of its size.  You will see fruit and vegetable gardens, farm animals, beehives, and more.  There will also be discussions on the utilization of rainwater catchment, hillside gardening, earthen buildings, mulching, and more.  Feel free to ask questions, gather advice, and even sample some of the bounty the farmers have produced.
 
There are two options in paying for admission to the Urban Farm Tours event.  Your first option is to pay as you go.  It will cost $5.00 per person, per each location visited.  The second purchasing option is to pay for an all-day pass.  The cost is $30.00 for adults, and $18.00 for children.  The all-day pass allows you to visit any, and all locations.  To purchase your family’s passes online, please click here.
 
You and your family absolutely should not miss out on the opportunity to participate in the Urban Farm Tours event.  There are a variety of home-scale urban farms to visit throughout the day, lending ideas for what could be achieved in your own backyard!
 
Saturday June 7^th - 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
 
For more information regarding the Urban Farm Tours event, please click here.

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Serving Alameda & Contra Costa Counties
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