Pasture Party Near Jug Bay Market Garden

[Scott Hertzberg]

The whole CSA is invited to a Land Conservation Pasture Party at the farm of Joanne Flynn next Sunday where we use a small field to grow potatoes and spring greens. The main point of the party is to spread information about land conservation programs in Prince George's County. If you have any interest in one day purchasing a rural property not far from Washington this would be a good opportunity to learn how to do so smartly taking advantage of tax easements and other programs. Even if you are not interested in such a move, this is a good opportunity to see the nearby countryside and have a good time. Joanne has graciously told me to invite the whole CSA to come out and have a good time. As you can see from the invitation there will be music by Mayor Fenty's favorite band the Swampy Bottom Boys and a long list of wonderful activities. Please let me know if you plan to come and if you can come. Scott You Are Invited!  to the 3rd ever Pasture Party! For Land Conservation   Sunday, September 13th               11 AM to 3 PM Location: Black Swamp Farm (Imagine Acres) 16815 Milltown Landing Rd. Brandywine, Maryland 20613 Join us for an afternoon of rural FUN while you learn about  initiatives to conserve our fast disappearing natural and cultural heritage. FUN ACTIVITIES: Live Music by “The Swampy Bottom Boys” and Hilltop Girls! Food and Refreshments Hoops and stilts for kid fun Nature scavenger hunt Sustainable Door prizes “Prettiest Mule” Contest...with real mules! Old Stuff Flea Market/Farmer’s Market Stand/Red Bud Trees “What is it?” collection of farm and home items from the past Antique tractors and cars Birds of prey/Pottery Making /Silent Auction Scarecrow Stuffing ... And more FUN Hosted by The  Black Swamp Creek Land Trust Inc., Prince George’s Soil Conservation District, and The Patuxent Riverkeeper.  Agency and organizational representatives will be on hand to answer questions you may have about voluntary land conservation methods. Please let us know if you are planning to attend, wish to contribute an activity, or volunteer! - so we can plan food, refreshments and volunteer rewards.  To RSVP, or more information, call Joanne H:(301) 888-1281 or  cell (301) 502-3261. See you there! ************* And here is the jpg of the invitation: