Germantown Growers Panel Discussion with Bakari Clark

Join us for a dialogue with undergraduate researcher and land activist Bakari Clark, and a panel of gardeners and growers who have made a change in Germantown’s Community Gardens and Food Systems.  We will be creating an intentional space and time for gardeners to tell their history and speak on the impact and importance of their gardens and growing efforts.

This will be an opportunity for fellow community growers to learn about the different initiatives that are taking place, and ways they can get involved in developing safe, culturally rich, and fun third spaces in their neighborhood.

Audience questions will be collected throughout the evening, and following the Gardener Panel, we will hold a Q&A. 

About the Instructor

As a student and gardener, Bakari Clark found her way to Germantown four years ago following her spark for urban agriculture. During her first couple years, she would work for the urban farm called Philly Forests, where she would learn the importance and joys of supporting and sustaining a healthy local food system. Since her time as an urban farmer, Bakari has continued to find ways to advocate for, learn about, and participate in community growing practices, specifically when it comes to urban agriculture and community gardens.  

Today, she is honored to have the privilege to host a few (of many!) stakeholders within Germantown’s local community garden scene, in hopes to bring to the table just how impactful a network of community gardens can be when it comes to supporting and shaping the local food system. 

Meet the Panelists:  

Desiree Thompson  

Steward of Composed Mutual Aid Project Philly Herb Hub and Gardener at Hansberry Garden and Nature Center. 

Rachel Popik 

Founder of Stay Doughy, volunteer for FUMCOG’s community fridge and garden, and grower at Werner’s Community Garden. 

Alessandro Ascherio & Brigitte Schackerman 

Farmers at Weavers Way Mort Brooks Memorial Farm 

Jay Klales 

Artist and gardener at Old Tennis Court Farm 

Food and refreshments provided by Weavers Way Co-op.