Westport Green Village Initiative ("GVI") will host a Harvest Fest at Wakeman Town Farm & Sustainability Center on Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. at 134 Cross Highway. The event represents GVI's first official fundraiser and is intended to bring the community together to experience the farm and support its mission. Guests will enjoy a casual, fun evening under a tent with cocktails, local fare, live music and a silent auction.
Wakeman Town Farm was created by GVI when it leased the historic landmark from the Town of Westport in December 2009 and initiated a significant renovation of the original farmhouse with the help of several local benefactors. It is an organic demonstration homestead and farm established to educate and inspire the greater community about local healthy food production, responsible land stewardship and sustainable practices.
With the renovation of the farmhouse completed, the CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) pickup location in full-swing, the construction of raised vegetable beds, chicken coops, rabbit hutches, picnic tables and farm stands, and a harvest planted, GVI enthusiastically welcomes the community to celebrate the evolution of Wakeman Town Farm from noble idea to local working farm.
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Tickets to Harvest Fest are $100 per person. Additional donations of $100, $250 and $500 are welcome. All donations will benefit the farm and enable GVI to continue to support people who are passionate about creating local environmental and community change.
To order tickets, visit www.westportgvi.org/WakemanTownHarvestFest.aspx or call 203-227-5320.
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Contributed photo below and attached: Wakeman Town Farm Chicken Coop.
About GVI
Westport Green Village Initiative ("GVI") is a grass roots non-profit organization established in 2008 to support Westporters who are passionate about creating local environmental and community change. Projects to date include creating the Westport Town Farm and Staples High School Edible Garden; protecting the Bag Ban legislation; funding the Westport Farmers' Market and Earthplace energy study; and sponsoring the Sherwood Mill Pond Reserve, Eco-Fest 2009 as well as numerous film/lecture presentations. Since its inception in 2008, GVI has quickly built a thriving community of conscious energetic local leaders reflecting the community's desire to evolve and grow. In ad
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