Tuesday, October 22nd
7:00pm - 9:00pm
by donation, popcorn and refreshment provided
Symphony of the Soil (2012, 104 min, view trailer), by Deborah Koons Garcia – Drawing from ancient knowledge and cutting edge science, Symphony of the Soil is an artistic exploration of the miraculous substance soil.
Suggested Donation: $10. Proceeds will support both BloomBars and Common Good City Farm. Free organic popcorn and refreshments provided.
About the film: By understanding the elaborate relationships and mutuality between soil, water, the atmosphere, plants and animals, we come to appreciate the complex and dynamic nature of this precious resource. The film also examines our human relationship with soil, the use and misuse of soil in agriculture, deforestation and development, and the latest scientific research on soil’s key role in ameliorating the most challenging environmental issues of our time. Filmed on four continents, featuring esteemed scientists and working farmers and ranchers, Symphony of the Soil is an intriguing presentation that highlights possibilities of healthy soil creating healthy plants creating healthy humans living on a healthy planet.
The film will be followed by a Q&A discussion with Maureen Moodie, farmer at Moutoux Orchard and Anita Adalja, the farm manager of Common Good City Farm, an organization whose mission is to grow food, educate, and help low-income DC community members meet their food needs. Their programs provide hands-on training in food production, healthy eating and environmental sustainability.
BloomBars
3222 11th St NW
Metro: Columbia Heights, walk north on 14th St, right on Kenyon, left on 11th
Metro: Columbia Heights, walk north on 14th St, right on Kenyon, left on 11th
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