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Who knows where to get free seeds?
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Let's start generating a list of where to get free seeds and other low to no cost gardening resources...Continue

Tags: websites, resources, free, plants, seeds

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bonnie Marzo Feb 4, 2010.

Seed & Plant Swaping; Propagating for the Bay Friendly Plant Sale
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1. Seed & Plant Swaping:  As the winter rains pour down on us, it's time to start thinking about and planning our spring gardens. Some folks have already gone through their seed catalogues and…Continue

Tags: tolerant, drought, non-invasive, ACWD, StopWaste

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bonnie Marzo Jan 29, 2010.

Garden Supplies Lending
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One of our members Marlene had a great idea about starting a garden supply lending program. Any thoughts on how to do this?

Tags: saws, shovels, clippers, rainbarrels, compost

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jackie Sloves Feb 4, 2010.

What would you ideally like to see happen in Fremont?
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Hey folks,I thought I would kick off a discussion on what people would like to see happen in Fremont.Lets think big here: don't limit yourself in terms of what you think would cost too much or take…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Sarika Rathi Feb 18, 2010.

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LEAF Membership Meeting at Niles Silent Film Museum

June 1, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm
LEAF Membership Meeting The LEAF Board is proud to invite you to a membership meeting. We have some very exciting projects in the works and want to fill you in on the latest developments.We also want your input on projects moving forward. Which ones are you excited about and want to be involved in! Agenda:7:00-7:30pm – Meet, greet and eat7:30 -7:45 – General LEAF update7:45 – 8:00 – Fundraising update8:00 – 8:30 – Presentation of volunteer opportunities (match your passion and talents with a…See More
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LEAF Membership Meeting at Niles Silent Film Museum

June 1, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm
LEAF Membership Meeting The LEAF Board is proud to invite you to a membership meeting. We have some very exciting projects in the works and want to fill you in on the latest developments.We also want your input on projects moving forward. Which ones are you excited about and want to be involved in! Agenda:7:00-7:30pm – Meet, greet and eat7:30 -7:45 – General LEAF update7:45 – 8:00 – Fundraising update8:00 – 8:30 – Presentation of volunteer opportunities (match your passion and talents with a…See More
yesterday
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D. Shanley commented on Rachel DiFranco's group Urban Homesteading Education
"I am interested in container planting - and particularly using grow bags. There are some very innovative ideas out there - some people even convert denim jeans into grow bags!  It would be fun to learn more about these methods."
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Urban Homesteading Education

LEAF is planning to create a monthly workshop series on a variety of gardening and related sustainability topics and would like your input! If you would like to join the discussion regarding what types of classes / workshops / trainings you would like to see offered, and especially if you have a topic or skill that you would like to share with others, please join this group. We will be holding a brainstorming and planning session in the near future and want to get a general idea of people's…See More
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California School Garden Training Program (Hayward) at Ochoa Middle School

June 23, 2012 from 8:30am to 4pm
Creating and Sustaining Your School Garden WorkshopThe Creating and Sustaining Your School Garden Workshop is a FREE, one-day training for teams working to create or enhance a school garden program. This workshop covers planning and designing a school garden, basic gardening skills, curricular…See More
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Rachel DiFranco commented on Rachel DiFranco's event LEAF Membership Meeting
"Margery, We will be sure to post an update regarding what was discussed at the meeting. Thank you for signing up for the August 11 event, and be sure to encourage others to do the same by visiting: http://leaf2012.eventbrite.com/"
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Phil Stob commented on Rachel DiFranco's event LEAF Membership Meeting
"Ooo!  Exciting news. I just can't wait.  See you there."
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Margery Leonard commented on Rachel DiFranco's event LEAF Membership Meeting
"The Membership Meeting/Potluck planned for June 1 is a great idea!  Unfortunately, I have another engagement that evening. Is it possible that next week the highlights from the 7:30-7:45 agenda could be bulleted and sent out to members?…"
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Karina Swami-Chavez commented on Rachel DiFranco's event LEAF Membership Meeting
"I hope it's a great success! "
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Rachel DiFranco commented on Rachel DiFranco's event LEAF Membership Meeting
"I am unfortunately out of town for this meeting, but the rest of the Board of Directors will be there, and we hope to see all LEAF members there too!"
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LEAF Membership Meeting at Niles Silent Film Museum

June 1, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm
LEAF Membership Meeting The LEAF Board is proud to invite you to a membership meeting. We have some very exciting projects in the works and want to fill you in on the latest developments.We also want your input on projects moving forward. Which ones are you excited about and want to be involved in! Agenda:7:00-7:30pm – Meet, greet and eat7:30 -7:45 – General LEAF update7:45 – 8:00 – Fundraising update8:00 – 8:30 – Presentation of volunteer opportunities (match your passion and talents with a…See More
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LEAF Membership Meeting at Niles Silent Film Museum

June 1, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm
LEAF Membership Meeting The LEAF Board is proud to invite you to a membership meeting. We have some very exciting projects in the works and want to fill you in on the latest developments.We also want your input on projects moving forward. Which ones are you excited about and want to be involved in! Agenda:7:00-7:30pm – Meet, greet and eat7:30 -7:45 – General LEAF update7:45 – 8:00 – Fundraising update8:00 – 8:30 – Presentation of volunteer opportunities (match your passion and talents with a…See More
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The Grape & LEAF Event

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The Grape & LEAF Event at Westover Winery

August 11, 2012 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm
The Grape & LEAF Event
Come Celebrate Sustainable Agriculture with LEAF!
 Mark your calendars - Saturday, August 11th - and register now
for LEAF's biggest event of the year and a chance to meet your fellow members!
Westover Winery, a historical winery / sustainable vineyard, is graciously hosting us for
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The Grape & LEAF Event at Westover Winery

August 11, 2012 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm
The Grape & LEAF Event
Come Celebrate Sustainable Agriculture with LEAF!
 Mark your calendars - Saturday, August 11th - and register now
for LEAF's biggest event of the year and a chance to meet your fellow members!
Westover Winery, a historical winery / sustainable vineyard, is graciously hosting us for
The…See More
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Project Manager - SmartLights & SmartSolar
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Community Energy Services Corporation
Why did you decide to join this group?
I want to promote community and sustainability in Fremont!

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LEAF Appeal to the Community of Fremont

 WHO IS LEAF?

Local Ecology and Agriculture Fremont (LEAF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing environmental education to the Fremont community about sustainable and ecological practices, including local food production and organic gardening, waste reduction, green building, and resource conservation; and to build community among the diverse residents of Fremont, California.

Since its establishment in the fall of…

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Posted on May 9, 2012 at 8:43pm

Quary Lakes Demonstration Garden - Plants and Volunteers wanted!

For those of you who don't already know, the Alameda County Master Gardeners have begun establishing a demonstration garden at Quarry Lakes in Fremont. They have already been working to prepare the site, including laying irrigation lines and amending the soil, and are getting ready for planting now!

Below is a message from Alameda County Master Gardeners already working on the project:

The master gardeners at Quarry Lakes need your help to supply Quarry Lakes demo…

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Posted on March 14, 2012 at 3:30pm

Local Job Opportunity: Part-Time Assistant Farmers Market Manager in Newark, CA!

Part Time Assistant Market Manager 

                Agricultural Institute of Marin (AIM)   …

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Posted on March 13, 2012 at 2:57pm

Tri-City Voice Article!

LEAF is getting some great news coverage! Check out the Tri-City Voice's article written by Alissa Gwynn at: http://www.tricityvoice.com/articlefiledisplay.php?issue=2010-01-27&file=story1.txt
~Rachel

Posted on January 28, 2010 at 3:02pm

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At 12:28pm on January 9, 2012, James C Stratton said…

Rose Garden Work Party

Time: February 4, 2012 from 9am to 1pm 
Location: Nursery Ave and Niles Blvd

Where: Mission Adobe Park Rose Garden When: Saturdays, 9-12 AM, February 4 and February 11 Why?: To work and have fun and some food and do pruning            upkeep of a historic Rose Garden Who: Anyone who likes gardening, has a pair of gloves. With?: Bring a small dish to share for brunch or just come. 

At 2:00am on July 9, 2011, Stephanie McGarrah said…
Thanks for the welcome!  I'd love to volunteer and will be in touch.
At 12:23pm on March 28, 2011, Shashi said…
I teach prenatal yoga on Saturday mornings at Lifestretch Yoga on Peralta and Fremont Blvd. I used to also teach at Mind Body Zone, but haven't returned yet since having my daughter.  I look forward to meeting soon!
At 4:28pm on November 23, 2010, Bryan Ho said…
Hello Ms/Mrs. DiFranco,

Thank you for your interest in our project. The Change Project's main goal is to address an environmental issue within our community. However, we are not sure what problem the LEAF center addresses. We plan to visit the LEAF Center garden this Saturday (11/27/2010) to learn more, and hopefully find an issue LEAF helps to solve.

Bryan Ho
At 6:34pm on September 8, 2010, Victoria Fassano said…
Hi Rachel - Eurest is the company I work for, it is a corporate dining company. I filled out this information because it was required. My work location is in Mountain View but I live in Fremont. I am interested in contributing to LEAF's program on a personal level not professionally.
At 6:23pm on August 25, 2010, Shari Gent said…
I have been gardening at the Niles garden currently run by the Fremont Friends of Heritage Flowers off Niles Blvd. I was previously the sole gardener at the current Washington St. garden at the Methodist Church. The Unitarian Church wanted to use the lot and when I had a chance to get a small space at the Niles garden I took it. The squirrels were getting too much for me on Washington St. anyway and the cost of further construction to protect the garden was also too much for one person. How can I continue to garden next year? Shari
At 10:51am on August 5, 2010, Sandra Moore said…
Thanks for the Warm Welcome!
New to this site, so just getting it figured out!!

One Question, when I receive the email reminders for the meeting dates, where is the location at?
Sincerely,
Sandra
At 3:13pm on August 3, 2010, Patricia Marie Moody said…
Hi Rachel
Thanks for the invite on Sat but have plans already in the works-is there some other time I could meet with you? You are welcome to come to the garden where I work-pls send me an e mail-still trying to figure out your boards in here :) teasha17@aol.com thanks!!!!
At 8:10pm on July 9, 2010, Teresa said…
I attend American High School :)
At 8:51am on July 7, 2010, William Wesley Noren said…
Hi Rachel,

We do work all over the bay area!
We are located in Milpitas, so I try to stay in Alameda, Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
We are actually a whole building energy optimization company. We do it all!

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Plant Free Box

We all have a few spare plant from time to time that we aquire from some means, and they just a need a good home.  I propose that we let karma be the tally keeper. No selling, just paying forward to…Continue

Started by Phil Stob May 7.

Newark Community Garden?

Hi! Does anyone know if there's an initiative underway to create a Newark Community Garden? I know it's a small town, but there does seem to be some idle land near the Newark Police Station/Library.…Continue

Started by Angela Akridge Apr 18.

Adding LEAF to iGoogle 1 Reply

Is there any way to add LEAF to my iGoogle?Continue

Started by Angela Akridge. Last reply by Rachel DiFranco Apr 17.

You-Pick Oranges: LEAF Event? 2 Replies

I get lots of oranges every year. I struggle to pick them, and usually donate them to the Salvation Army in Newark as they have a community food pantry. But, I don't get to all the oranges. I use…Continue

Started by Angela Akridge. Last reply by Angela Akridge Apr 17.

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