July
13, 2011
Dear Tools to Till Tilian
Backers,
The farm is growing! (And
not just vegetables) The farmers are plowing more acreage, and the pigs, ducks,
goats and chickens are aging from tiny tots to sprightly adolescents. We also
have three wonderful interns: Emily, our volunteer coordinator, Michelle, our
development assistant and party planner, and Tim, our social media
manager. AND, volunteers! Folks
are joining us weekly to weed, plant flowers and share a potluck meal. These
folks, along with the farmers, advisory team and steering committee are
promoting the great work of the farm and its potential for long-term success.
Please join us as we continue to invest in our food
shed! There are 4 great events coming up that you don’t want to
miss, as well as our weekly volunteer opportunity:
·
7/15/11: Mind, Body & Soil
o
6:30PM ~ Community
yoga with Ana (a2yoga.net)
o
8PM-? ~ Delicious
local food, music, and bonfire under the full moon
o
Bring $11+, a yoga mat, an appetite for delicious food, your
own mug for beer or ginger tea, a camp chair, and bug spray
*If you planned to pick up your t-shirt on July 16, and are unable to join us on the 15th or 17th, please email tilianfdc@gmail.com, and we will be sure to meet you at the barn!*
·
7/17/11: Real Good Food Swap (Sunday, July 17)
o
3-5PM ~ Bring
home-canned food to swap!
·
7/30/11: Barn Concert & Dance (Saturday, July 30) @ Barry’s Barn (11300 Island Lake Road in Dexter)
o
6PM- Join us for
local music, refreshments & a rockin’ good time!
·
8/20/11: Mid-Summer All Farm BBQ
o
4-6PM Tilian’s first
three farms: Green Things, Bending Sickle & Seeley
o
6-8PM Enjoy a farm
fresh meal, conversation & a beautiful evening with friends of Tilian
o
Tickets are $20, unless this was your kickstarter
reward!; all are welcome! (email tilianfdc@gmail.com to reserve your
seat!)
·
Volunteer Every Monday through Harvest!
o
10:30Am-12:30PM ~
Bring sunscreen a simple dish to pass at lunch time, or pack your own lunch!
o
5-9PM ~ we will work
the farm for a few hours and then break for a potluck dinner. Bring bug spray & a simple dish to
pass, and your own place setting.
ALL EVENTS are at Tilian Farm
Development Center unless otherwise noted.
For more information about all four
events, go to tilianfarmers.blogspot.com
Or visit us on Facebook (Tilian Farm Development Center).
Email questions to tilianfdc@gmail.com
In the spirit of growing &
sharing good food for our community,
Andrea Ridgard
Project Manager, Four Season
Farmer Incubator
Tilian Farm Development
Center
tilianfdc@gmail.com
4400 Pontiac Trail, Ann
Arbor, MI 48105
*this
is not a mailing address*
