Volunteers needed on Saturday 17th December 2011, 11am-2pm at Maidstone Community Centre to help launch the Incredible, Edible, Movable Maribyrnong project. Volunteers are needed to plant and decorate fruit boxes with basil and tomatoes as part of a take home activity. Other fun, free activities on the day for the whole family include soccer and sports clinics, pizza making, face painting, jumping castle, music and entertainment, giveaways and much more.
Maribyrnong City Council successful received a grant of $703,006 as part of the Australian Governments National Partnership Agreement on Preventative Health.
Incredible, Edible, Movable Maribyrnong aims to reduce the prevalence and incidence of chronic disease by building the skills and knowledge of the community and enhancing access and opportunities for eating well and being active.
If you are interested in helping out, please contact
Jennifer Witheridge
Maribyrnong City Council
Growing Food, Growing Maribyrnong Project Coordinator
Tel: (03) 9688 0169
Email: jennifer.witheridge@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au