Visit the Center for Living Peace on Saturday, October 29th and Take a Virtual Trip Through the Edible Gardens and Farms of Kenya with Urban Farmer Eugene Cooke

Get inspired about sustainable community development worldwide

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Eugene Cooke has been developing edible gardens and mini-farms for the past decade at homes, schools, churches and more in both the U.S. and in East Africa. Cooke will share insights and photos of his research trip to Kenya studying food growing practices.  Cooke's talks are brimming with helpful information about "how" to garden but more importantly, he reminds us "why" we tend the garden - to be grounded, to have a childlike sense of wonder about the world around us, to build community--planting as a service.

Local food systems are developing worldwide and Cooke spent the first quarter of 2011 traveling and learning about farming and food in Kenya.  He'll share incredible images of the beautiful and lush region, the farmers, skills, technology and traditions he encountered.  Here in the U.S., the local food movement continues to grow and many are lobbying for political support for local food systems.  People from all walks of life are supporting urban agriculture projects that aim to empower and enrich the lives of city dwellers.  This movement has grown through education and strong opposition to commercial agribusiness and genetically modified foods.  Eugene will discuss the power of organizing coupled with the humility of service as he shares stories of growers working to feed the people close to them.  Calling all students, parents, educators and activists to deepen the scope of this new ecology of good food.

ABOUT THE CENTER FOR LIVING PEACE
The Center for Living Peace is a non-profit peace education organization in Irvine, California. The concept driving the organization can be summed up in one phrase: "Good Happens." The organization provides a beautiful place where children, families and adults can connect to self, spirit and the world. Their classes focus on: inner work, peace making & communication, safeguarding the environment and arts & culture. The Center for Living Peace also encourages engagement in service opportunities. By providing this, the Center for Living Peace hopes to empower people to make good happen and as Gandhi said, "Be the change they want to see in the world."

To learn more, visit us at 4139 Campus Drive, Irvine, California 92612 or at www.goodhappens.org

Contact:
For additional information about Eugene Cooke, contact Andrea Miller at [email protected]

For additional information about Center for Living Peace, contact Ariana Morin (949) 854-5500 /// [email protected]

SOURCE The Center for Living Peace