Don’t miss this great opportunity to support urban farming in Omaha!
What: Hootenanny
When: Wednesday, April 25th, 5:30 PM to 8:00PM
Where: The Waiting Room, 6212 Maple Street, Omaha
Why: Hear music from the Prairie Gators and special guests. All ages are welcome. Your $5.00 cover will benefit Whispering Roots, a non-profit organization with the goal of “providing fresh, locally grown, healthy food for socially and economically disadvantaged communities by using Aquaponics, Hydroponics and Urban Farming.” Their “Aquaponic and Hydroponic re-circulating systems use 90% less water than traditional farming to grow pesticide-free, naturally-grown produce.”
For more information, see www.whisperingroots.org
BOLD Nebraska will be there with information about the pipeline and postcards you can sign to hold Governor Heineman accountable for breaking his promise to keep the pipeline out of the Ogallala aquifer.
