BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:ALFI&rsquo\;s fruit tree and berry bush sale encourages Atlan tans to grow where they are\n \;Contacts: info@atlantalocalfood.org\ nWho: \;Atlanta Local Food Initiative (ALFI)\nWhat: \;Fruit tree s\, berry bushes\, and fruiting vines will feed your community for decad es\, and their unique branches\, leaves\, and colorful blossoms add aest hetic beauty to any landscape. The Atlanta Local Food Initiative&rsquo\; s (ALFI) Incredible\, Edible\, Grow-It-Yourself Fruit Tree\, Vine &\; Berry Bush Sale offers a unique opportunity to buy fruiting trees\, bus hes\, and vines chosen by experts for their ability to thrive in the Geo rgia climate with minimal maintenance. The fruit tree and berry bush sal e is the annual fundraiser for the Atlanta Local Food Initiative\, a net work committed to growing a local food system that nourishes the people\ , environment\, economy\, and communities in metro Atlanta.\nVarieties o f fruit trees\, bushes\, and vines including apple\, fig\, kiwi\, paw pa w\, pear\, persimmon\, plum\, pomegranate\, nectarine\, hazelnut\, blueb erry\, raspberry\, and muscadine will be available for pre-sale beginnin g November 15\, 2012 and can be purchased online at: \;https://app.e tapestry.com/cart/GeorgiaOrganics/default/category.php?ref=1982.0.585616 13\nShoppers also have the option to directly donate to the Garden Proje ct sponsored by ALFI which installs school orchards with the bushes and trees purchased for this purpose. In the past 3 years\, 8  \;Garden Project orchards have been installed at Title I schools around the Atlan ta area\; these orchards provide a jumping off point for students\, pare nts\, and teachers to actively connect with and have access to fresh\, s ustainably grown food.\n&ldquo\;The fruit tree sale is ALFI&rsquo\;s pri mary source of funding\, while simultaneously furthering our mission by incorporating more edible plants into the local landscape\,&rdquo\; says Julie Self\, Executive Director of ALFI. &ldquo\;The funds raised throu gh this sale help ALFI serve its important role to facilitate improvemen ts in the local food system &ndash\; from supporting local farms\, conne cting like-minded community organizations\, and making local\, sustainab le food more accessible to everyone in metro-Atlanta.&rdquo\;\nAll order s will be ready for pick up on Saturday February 23\, 2013 at the Georgi a Organics annual conference at the Georgia International Convention Cen ter from 10am-2pm. UGA Master Gardeners and other experts will be on han d during the sale and pickup to provide guidance about raising a healthy \, fruitful tree. \; Individuals will receive a complimentary pass t o the Georgia Organics Conference Expo held on Saturday Feb. 23rd \; with a minimum purchase of $20 the day of the Sale or during the pre-sal e. \;\nThis year the Georgia Organics conference will offer an in-de pth\, 3-hour education session\, &ldquo\;Grow-Your-Own: Fruit Trees\, Vi nes and Berry Bushes&rdquo\; on Friday Feb. 22nd\; led by horticulturali sts and experts from around the state on growing and maintaining fruit t rees\, vines and berry bushes. To purchase and register for this educati on session\, visit the Georgia Organics e-store beginning December 1\, 2 012\; $40 early-bird Georgia Organics member rate will end on January 8\ , 2013.  \;\nMore information about fruit tree varieties\, planting tips\, and examples of past plantings are available on the ALFI website\ , www.atlantalocalfood.org\nWhen: \;Saturday\, Feb. 23\, 2013 10 am- 2pm\nWhere: \;Georgia International Convention Center\, Exhibit Hal l B\nSponsors: \;Atlanta Local Food Initiative\, Georgia Organics URL:http://alpharetta.patch.com/events/incredible-edible-fruit-tree-vine- and-berry-bush-sale-c50a95fe SUMMARY:Incredible Edible Fruit Tree\, Vine\, and Berry Bush Sale LOCATION:2000 Convention Center Concourse\, Atlanta\, GA 30337: 2000 Conv ention Center Concourse\, Atlanta\, GA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR