Providing vital infrastructure and education to help support small farms, 21 Acres, will celebrate the recent ground breaking on June 6 for an unprecedented, cutting-edge facility in western Washington. The official ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2009, at 10:30 a.m., in conjunction with the ongoing Sustainable Saturday series.

Demonstrating new technologies for energy and water conservation in commercial and residential buildings, the 21 Acres Center for Local Food and Sustainable Living will feature a year-round farmers market, community kitchen, publicly available classroom space and a 50 kW PV solar panel array. Phase 1 of the project− The 8,500 square foot East Wing of the Center−will be located in otherwise urban western King County and will be a community venue for education on farming, sustainable living, and energy and water saving systems. Read More

The Sustainable Saturday Series at 21 Acres presents an opportunity for the community to learn and participate in a variety of activities showcasing and demonstrating sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship.  Beginning at 10 a.m.,  this free series is held the first Saturday of each month through November.

Farm and garden demonstrations and volunteer work projects are planned, along with an official Farm Tour at 11 a.m. Visit with program leaders; participate in a farm chore; see the progress being made in the Orchard and the new acreage dedicated to teaching or walk the trails. Find out what’s growing in our community during your visit to 21 Acres. 

Farm Tours and the Sustainable Saturday series are free and open to the public. Remaining 2009 dates are:
Saturday, July 4
Saturday, August 1
Saturday, September 5
Saturday, October 3
Saturday, November 7