Minneapolis/St. Paul Chapter Archived Projects

The chapter is exploring expansion of its scholarship program to include women who are interested in furthering their education in agriculture and sustainable growing practices. A chapter meeting was held at a kitchen design center where Dames learned about going green in the kitchen.

The chapter’s fundraiser, Local Treasures, not only raises money for the Garden Corp, but also gives local organic farms and small food retailers an opportunity to showcase their products. This year the chapter partnered with the St. Paul Farmers Market.

The chapter sponsored and participated in a field trip with kids from the Eastside Children's Garden to Cedar Summit Farm, an organic dairy farm, located in New Prague, about an hour south of St Paul. Dames also participated in spring planting at the gardens. Fennel, cabbage, kale, green onions, carrots, potatoes, herbs and flowers were planted. Dames also taught summer classes offered at the garden.

The Minneapolis chapter gave the Community Design Center, the group responsible for the Eastside Children's Garden, a check for $7500. The money was raised during the chapter’s fundraiser Local Treasures, which celebrated local farmers and products.