New Britain ROOTS Plans Garden Crawl

New Britain ROOTS is planning its Second Annual Brunch Garden Crawl event to raise funds for the organization’s programs.

“Who would like a Sweet Potato Brioche Cinnamon Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting? Do I have your attention?” the organization asks in inviting guests to the event, planned for September 28, 2019.

The groups adds, “What about Mimosas, Peach and Candied Pecan Brioche Bread Pudding, Roasted Summer Tomatoes, Homemade Granola, Mini Seasonal Quiche, Apple Cheddar Thyme Scones, Mini Caramelized Onion Blue Cheese Tartlets and much more!”

New Britain ROOTS says that the Second Annual event will begin at 10:30am at the South Church, “for light coffee and pastries before boarding school buses to visit New Britain ROOTS supported school and community garden spaces,” adding, “Locally made and sourced Mimosa Brunch and auction to follow.”

The tickets for the event or $80 and the group has an online ticket web page for the event.

New Britain ROOTS says that it,

promotes the diversity, education and empowerment of those who farm, produce, prepare, and eat food in our community. We partner with local farmers, advocates for healthy food, and creators of New Britain’s many cultural cuisines, to make make fresh, nutritious food accessible and affordable to all. Roots works with K-12 students, using a social justice and youth development approach. We support youth and adults in entrepreneurial and employment programs focused on sustainable urban agricultural, land stewardship and food systems.

The organization says that it, “Constructed ten school gardens and two school greenhouses in New Britain,” “Provided After-School programs to over 500 students, K-12th grade since 2015,” “Taught over 800 students in Farm-to-Summer School programs,” and “Partnered with five local farms to increase access to and make fresh, nutrition food affordable in our community,” among other accomplishments.

“Come help us celebrate another year of growth and harvest in our New Britain school gardens,” says that organization, “and together we can begin to plant even more seeds of opportunity!”

The South Church is located at 90 Main Street.