“Growing Food is an Act of Resistance” with Karen Washington
| Dates: | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - Wednesday, February 18, 2026 |
| Hours: | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Ages: | Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor |
| Cost: | Free see below |
| Category: | Lectures/Discussions |
Join New England Botanic Garden for the first event featured in People & Plants: A Community Lecture Series, a FREE online webinar series featuring thought leaders who are advancing plant knowledge, fostering community, fighting injustice, and championing the preservation of vital ecosystems.An influential urban farmer, community organizer, and food-justice advocate, Karen Washington is celebrated for transforming how communities understand land, nourishment, and equity.
Her grassroots leadership began in the Bronx in the 1980s.
Today, she is a co-owner and farmer at Rise & Root Farm in Chester, New York, and serves as a leading voice on efforts to recognize how systemic inequities shape food access in marginalized communities.
Learn more and register online here!
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Free, Online via Zoom
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11 French Drive, Boylston, MA, 01505 map
Phone: 508-869-6111
Online Lecture
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