May 2016
Mushroom Cultivation Workshop ~ Fungi 101
Please join GMO Free NJ and the staff of Camp Creek Run for a fun filled day learning all about mushrooms. Much of this wonderful day of discovery will be held outdoors. Please dress accordingly.The workshop will be split into two sections. Section 1: Hike through woods * It will be presented by local naturalist Keara Giannotti. * Keara will guide us on a mushroom foray through the woods. * We will learn about edible mushrooms. Section 2: Mushroom Cultivation…
Find out more »Meet Author Jon McGoran!
Meet Author Jon McGoran! Eco-thriller author Jon McGoran will read from and sign copies of his latest novel, DUSTUP. Following up on critically acclaimed DRIFT and DEADOUT, McGoran continues to explore new ground; once again combining action & suspense, tragedy & humor, and unforgettable characters with a nuanced look at some of today's most controversial issues. DUSTUP expands McGoran's examination of the role of biotechnology in food and agriculture today with a look at the international influence exerted by today's…
Find out more »June 2016
Deconstructing Supper – Free Film Screening
FREE MOVIE AND DISCUSSION! Deconstructing Supper, directed by Marianne Kaplan. In under an hour this little gem of a film takes us from a five star gourmet restaurant in Canada, to genetic engineering labs, down supermarket aisles, to farms across North America, through the UK, India and back again. This is a must-see film for anyone who is curious about GMOs in the food supply. Discussion led by Barbara Thomas and Keith Monahan of GMO Free NJ will follow film.…
Find out more »A Sense of Wonder – Summer Film Fest: June
When pioneering environmentalist Rachel Carson published "Silent Spring" in 1962, the backlash from her critics thrust her into the center of a political maelstrom. Despite her private persona, her convictions about the risks posed by chemical pesticides forced her into the role of controversial public figure. Using many of Miss Carson's own words, actress Kaiulani Lee embodies this extraordinary woman in a documentary style film which depicts Carson in the final year of her life. Struggling with cancer, Carson recounts…
Find out more »Plant now for Thanksgiving
South Jersey Seed Circle Library will have their seed library hours on the 4th Monday of June. This month they are focusing on crops which can be started now for an Autumn harvest. If you are interested in growing carrots, peas, spinach and winter Cole crops, and other Autumn vegetables, please visit the Library to learn more. This event is free and open to the public
Find out more »July 2016
The Real Dirt on Farmer John – Summer Film Fest: July
THE REAL DIRT ON FARMER JOHN--FREE FILM AND DISCUSSION GMO Free NJ presents The Real Dirt on Farmer John, an award winning film by director Taggart Siegel. Through the extraordinary life of Farmer John we explore the intimate connection between the culture of the land and the culture of the creative expression of the human being and how they inform and enrich each other. Come and be inspired to deepen your own relationship with the source of the food on your…
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Plant Milk Made Simple: Beginner
& Seed Library Hours
SJ Seed Circle Library is excited to have Keith Monahan from GMO Free NJ present this fun and informative plant milk class. Homemade plant milk is delicious and surprisingly easy to make. Join us to learn how to make your own plant milk (without added ingredients). We will discuss all the different nuts, seeds, and grains that can be used to make plant milk. Fresh plant milk is completely unlike the store-bought stuff. The delicate flavor and rich, velvety texture…
Find out more »August 2016
Summer Film Fest: August
Free and open to the public. Film series. Movie to be determined.
Find out more »September 2016
Fire Cider–Tasting, Demo, Giveaway
Fire Cider--Tasting, Demo & Giveaway When is the best time to prepare for the cold winter months? NOW! Join GMO Free NJ to learn how to make the warming winter tonic, fire cider. After the demonstration and instruction there will be an opportunity to taste a finished aged batch of this powerful home remedy. One lucky attendee will leave with a special door prize. Free and open to the public; bring a friend!
Find out more »Seed Saving and September Library Hours
"Control of the seed is key to control of our food supply. By saving seeds you retain that lifeline." Their is great wonder and impowerment in saving seeds from plants that you grew in your own yard. The satisfaction of continuing that legacy for years to come is a nice reason to save seeds. But you may be thinking that you don't know how to save seeds. Good news for you. South Jersey Seed Circle Library and GMO Free NJ…
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