March Update
Mmmm. With the daphne in bloom and the skunk cabbage coming up, we’re beginning to get a whiff of Spring. In the coming months, Portlanders will begin to arise from a deep hibernation and get moving on a series of amazing endeavors. What to expect: an explosion of farmer’s markets, permaculture projects, urban foraging missions and more. When it comes to eating right, this city has got it going on.
So what have we been up to? We’ve been working on exposing the Portland dream to other cities. Check out the new Urban Edibles chapters in Boulder and Amsterdam. If you would like to start up a chapter in your area, send inquiries to global@urbanedibles.org.
Check out our new zine Urban Herbs. It’s a great jumping off place for those interested in harvesting, preparing and understanding the medicinal actions of common herbs in the city. If you’ve ever wanted to make a tincture from passion flower or merely understand what in the world “anticattarrhal” means, this guide is for you.
And finally, we’re looking for two interns! That’s right. If you or someone you know is interested in learning the ins and outs of the UE project, let us know. One position is focused on digital/social media and the other a volunteer coordinator. These are unpaid positions and would be ideal for a student or someone interested in broadening their skills with people, plants and community education. For a full position description, contact bobby@urbanedibles.org
Best Wishes,
Urban Edibles