We’re very excited that the annual Taste of Woolwich event takes place in Elmira this year. Even though there may still be snow on the ground, the Taste of Woolwich event stands by its mantra: “local food is always in season”. This is where you can buy and taste local food from Woolwich, learn more about local food issues, and engage your family with food activities.
The 8th annual event takes place tonight, April 7, from 5-8 p.m. at St. Teresa of Avila Church at 19 Flamingo Drive in Elmira.
There will be about 25 area growers and producers, primarily from Woolwich Township, who will offer information about the diversity of local foods available. There are also some exciting workshops throughout the evening, including:
- Families Growing Together (5:10-5:40 p.m.): This session will teach families about gardening and where food comes from, with a focus on youth-oriented gardening opportunities.
- Local Healthy Food Where We Live, Learn, and Work (5:50-6:20 p.m.): Experts will speak at this session about what’s happening in Woolwich and encourage conversation from the audience about “accessing healthy food where we live, learn, and work.”
- Young People Cook – Demo (6:30-7:00 p.m.): Budding teen chef, Colin Rier, from the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory Café will demonstrate cooking with local food with junior foodies Mac and Coleton Benham.
- Walk, Bike and Eat Local in Woolwich (7:10-7:45 p.m.): This session will focus on how we can make Woolwich a more walk, cycle and local food friendly community. Ellen Desjardins will present findings from local discussion groups and a community forum that took place this past winter. You can add your own ideas and respond to the call for community action.
As a jointly sponsored event from Woolwich Healthy Communities, The Region of Waterloo Public Health, and Foodlink Waterloo Region, all will have people on-site offering local food fun and games for the whole family.
If you’re looking to get out of the house now that spring has (sort of) sprung and beat the Monday blahs, Taste of Woolwich is free of charge (though donations are welcome) and close to home.
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