Alumni Events

November 13, 2014 at 8:00 pm

Food for Thought: Alum Talks about Hattie’s Garden, Nov. 13

The Food for Thought speaker series presents Ohio University alum Nate Edge ’10 talking about his work with Hattie’s Gardens on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 5 p.m. in Alden 319.

Food studies logoEdge earned a B.A. in Sociology from the College of Arts & Sciences at Ohio University.

Hattie’s Gardens is a vocational training program for adults with developmental disabilities. Participants create sustainable gardens that grow fresh, organic produce for residents and restaurants in the greater Akron, OH, area. This unique program improves access to healthy local organic food while educating participants in aspects of food production and sustainable land management.

Come hear about the good food and good works growing in Hattie’s Garden—refreshments are served following the presentation.

Students, faculty, and community members are all most welcome.

Food for Thought is a Food Studies curricular theme event.

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