Corvallis area residents are invited to participate in a FREE Edible Garden Tour being offered this summer by the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition’s Food Action Team. The tour welcomes both new and experienced gardeners, as well as anyone who wants to see some amazing food-producing gardens!
The tour will take place on Thursday, August 29, from 5 to 8:00 pm. Join us for a self-guided tour of six inspiring gardens in Northeast Corvallis that feature a variety of edibles. Tour locations are:
· 3855 NE Hwy 20 (Corvallis Waldorf School)
· 1026 NE Angelee Place
· 2942 NE Glacier Way
· 2825 NE Conser Street
· 3550 NE Canterbury Circle
· 1680 NE Holly Oak Place
Participants are welcome to begin their tour at any of the above sites and to determine the order in which they visit the various gardens. Host gardeners will be on hand to talk to participants about their gardens and to answer questions. Tour maps and free copies of the 2024 Corvallis Garden Resource Guide will be available from docents at each of the sites.
Parking is limited in the neighborhoods, so alternative transportation or carpooling to the event is encouraged. Five of the gardens are within just a few blocks of each other, making the tour friendly to both walkers and bikers. The Corvallis Transit System bus is fareless, and the Route 4 bus takes you to the heart of the tour. If you are driving to the event, we encourage you to visit Corvallis Waldorf School first, then park at Cheldelin Middle School and walk to the other five sites.
This is the eleventh year of the Edible Garden Tours. The goal of the tours is to encourage Corvallis area residents to grow some of their own food. In addition to fostering greater self-reliance, the Food Action Team hopes to involve more people in the joys and health benefits of gardening: regular exercise, fresh air, healthful and delicious food, and a sense of connection to their community — and to the earth! For more information, visit sustainablecorvallis.org, email info@sustainablecorvallis.org or call 541-230-1237.
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