LOCAL MATTERS has been working in Central Ohio to ensure that everyone has access to healthful foods and has a history of partnering with communities to create opportunities for them to have access to healthy foods so they can eat well. Growing Matters is one of their core programs. Local Matters has put together a stand-out partnership team that will join the creative talents of Architect Tim Lai, Eliza Ho, who has been instrumental in developing opportunities between neighborhoods and artists to better their communities, and with the Westside Boys and Girls Club in creating and sustaining a food production garden on their property. This outdoor learning environment will provide not only the Club members but their parents and neighbors the opportunity to learn how to design, construct and maintain an urban garden. In addition to planting, weeding, watering, composting and harvesting, participants will be taught that fresh foods are important to health and a healthy planetary environment. This Growing Matters garden will also be a multi-dimensional/multi-sensory space where Club members will be involved in projects such a creating edible art, creating songs, stories and performances about their garden and other activities often led by Artists from the studios of 400 West Rich Street. PFW is pleased to partner with so many fine people, businesses and organizations in this project that gives the participants an environment to explore connections between the natural world, our health, the food we eat and our cultures.
