Slow Food CNY

[ November 13, 2010; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Wild edible and medicinal plants are available almost year-round in Syracuse (yes, some even in winter!). Come join Emily Alexander and Slow Food CNY at Oakwood Cemetery and learn basic identification, traditional uses and lots more about these common plants. You’ll never look at ‘weeds’ the same way again!  This event is free and open [...]

[ October 16, 2010; 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm. October 17, 2010; 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Two events coming up on October 16 & 17:
October 16th: Syracuse Grows Workshop
“Food Deserts and Food Security in Urban Communities”

Location: The Atrium Building, 2 Clinton Square, Syracuse, NY
Time: 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Description: Anan Xola Lololi, food justice advocate and urban agriculture pioneer, will be visiting Syracuse to speak on Food Deserts, as well [...]

[ September 25, 2010; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] On Saturday, September 25, 2010, from 10am – 12pm, Slow Food CNY is breaking ground in Syracuse.  We are tying in with Slow Food USA and other Dig In events all over the country to help create a world where food is good for you, good for the grower and good for the planet.

Where: Hughes [...]

[ September 16, 2010; 3:00 am; 3:00 am; ] Good news – Slow Food USA’s 30-day membership drive starts today, September 15, 2010!  You can join for the first time or renew your membership to Slow Food for $25.00, less than half the original $60.00 rate.   Where does your money go?  The money from membership revenue will go to leadership trainings, regional and national [...]

[ September 11, 2010 to September 12, 2010. ] Slow Food CNY encourages community members to participate in Women Transcending Boundaries’ Acts of Kindness Weekend, this Saturday and Sunday, September 11th and 12th.

Paint a community room or plant trees.  Repair children’s bikes or  create an art project.  Better yourself through  free legal advice or a free health screening.  All that and more will be [...]

[ July 8, 2010; 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ] Please join Slow Food CNY this Thursday at Marcellus Free Library to learn more about Canning, Pickling and Preserves.  Jessica Maxwell, who has been canning for over 10 years, will help you learn how to get started, what equipment you need and cover the basics.

Where: Marcellus Free Library, 32 Maple Street, Marcellus, NY

When: Thursday, July [...]

[ July 11, 2010; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Our next board meeting is  Sunday, July 11th, at 5pm.  If you are interested in attending, please send an email to slowfoodcny@gmail.com for address information.  General public is welcome!

[ July 17, 2010; 2:00 pm; ] We’re very excited to announce that our next potluck will be held at Grindstone Farm in Pulaski on Saturday, July 17th starting at 2pm.  There is a lake to swim in, so bring your swimsuits and towels,  plus a dish to pass, a plate and utensils and a picnic blanket or lawn chair to sit [...]

[ June 6, 2010; 12:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Women Transcending Boundaries invites you to experience the beauty of this season at Sycamore Hill Gardens, Sunday, June 6, 2010 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

This magnificent private garden is located at 2130 Old Seneca Turnpike, Marcellus, New York 13108.

Enjoy breathtaking views, a myriad of blossoms, sculptures and plants from all areas of the world.  Children [...]

[ June 6, 2010; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Our next board meeting is this Sunday, June 6th, at 5pm.  If you are interested in attending, please send an email to slowfoodcny@gmail.com for address information.  General public is welcome!