Moorhead will celebrate Arbor Day by planting a food forest at M.B. Johnson Park (3601 11th St N) on Thursday, May 13. Volunteers will be planting from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. (NOTE: All volunteer shifts are FULL.)
A community food forest is a diverse planting of fruit and nut trees, berry bushes which are pollinator-friendly plants. It will enhance the ecosystem and make the city more resilient by offering: FRESH PRODUCE – Public access to fresh fruits COMMUNITY – A space to connect EDUCATION – Opportunities to learn about food systems and nature ENVIRONMENT – wildlife habitat, shade, clean air, reduce stormwater runoff
This food forest is a pilot project initiated by the Moorhead Resilience Task Force. The food forest will be maintained by the City of Moorhead’s Forestry and Parks & Recreation Departments with the help of volunteers.
Event project partners include: City of Moorhead, Resilient Moorhead and River Keepers.
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