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Advancing Greenwich's food system initiatives by leveraging 
inspiration, knowledge and networks
 

Bottleneck gourd and fluted squash grown by 
Pollinator Pathway in the Cos Cob Library parking lot
Photo credit: Myra Klockenbrink

 
~ Hello Greenwich Food Alliance ~ 
 
What a special gathering! Thank you to Myra Klockenbrink and Meghan Hadley for sharing their knowledge and expertise. And for helping us better understand the intersection between pollinators, edible landscapes, food security and the importance of educating children about the value of soil, food and the pollinators that make life possible. Thank you to the Cos Cob Library and Jan D'Angelo for sharing their space so easily and generously. 
 
Friday was our last meeting in 2023. Thank you to all who participated over the course of the year, and to those who could not join us, we hope to see you in 2024. 
 
I hope engaging food system leaders from Connecticut was thought provoking and that our meetings overall supported your work. If you have thoughts on topics, speakers, field trips or ideas for further collaboration in 2024, please let me know.
 
Wishing you all a lovely holiday season ahead. See you in the new year. 
 
~ Ali
 

 
ACTION NEEDED 
 

 
Build the Future with NET-ZERO Greenwich Public Schools and help Myra and Julie, the facilitators of Project Zero, get to 500 signatures! Sign petition HERE.
 

 
UPCOMING EVENTS
 

 
Northeastern CT Regional Food System Partnership, is convening a community conversation: Pay What You Can exploring grocery store models on Monday, November 20th at 6:30 via Zoom. Learn more HERE + Register HERE.
 
Waste Free Greenwich, in collaboration with Conservation Commission and PTA Council Green Schools, is hosting Merry, Bright and Waste Free Holiday webinar on December 7th from 9:00 - 10:00. Learn more HERE.
 
Benefit for Food Rescue - US Fairfield County, a holiday concert with Rob Mathes on December 17th from 3:00 - 5:00 at the Performance Arts Center in Harrison. Learn more HERE.
 
North American Food System Network is hosting a book club starting with Feed Each Other: Shaping Change in Food Systems through Relationship starting December through January. Learn more HERE.
 
SAVE THE DATE for Waste Free Greenwich's annual Rethink Waste Fair on April 6, 2024 at Christ Church from 11:00am - 3:00pm.
 

 
GFA 2024: MARK YOUR CALENDAR 
 

 
Meetings are bi-monthly, the last Friday and start at 9:00am - 10:15(ish)
 
January 26: Zoom 
March 29: Sam Bridge Nursery @ the Greenhouse 
May 31: Zoom
July 26: TBD
September 27: Zoom
November 22: TBD 
 

RESOURCES
 

 
November 2023 | Meeting notes - HERE
January 2024 | Agenda - TBD
Greenwich Food Alliance | Google Drive 
 

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Cos Cob Library Park 
Photo credit: Myra Klockenbrink

S h a r e d    V a l u e s
 

 
“Food is our most intimate and powerful connection to each other, our cultures and to the earth. To transform our food system is to heal our bodies, transform our economy & protect our environment.” 
 
HEAL Food Alliance
 

 
Greenwich Food Alliance is a program of The Foodshed Network.
 
 
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