Despite the wind and the chill, yesterday's first annual Edible Peace Patch
fest was a great success and a ton of fun. Volunteers and local community
memebers came together with local art vendors and musicians for a day of great
food, games, and friendship. As Prof. Kip Curtis, director and founder of the
project, stressed in his speech last night, this project is centered around
building a strong community bond through sustainable food systems. Being as food
is our most intimate connection with the land, this festival celebrated our
'growing' together in both the schoolyard gardens and as the St. Petersburg
community. From a bounce house and rousing game of volleyball to dancing and
great conversation, the atmosphere was exciting and comfortable. Bringing
everyone together in order to cheer on a project that is changing lives and
moving forward with leaps and bounds was an incredible experiance. This event
really brought to my attention the dedication of everyone involved in the
project and the hope for its future as we continue forward. 
I'd like to give a special
thanks to Kip Curtis as well as the Edible Peace Patch board for making this all
possible, along with our dedicated volunteers from both of the gardens, the
event volunteers, and YOU! Without positive community members spreading the word
and getting involved, this dream would not be turning into the reality that it
is. Katherine Schaefer
Edible Peace Patch Volunteer Coordinator
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