Butte County Local Food Network

06/20/2026

Come on down and learn about herbs!!!
10am- 12pm

253 Neal Dow ave, paradise ca 95969

06/15/2026

We are so excited to continue bringing the GROWN Program to McManus Elementary this summer! 🌱☀️

Summer garden learning gives students the opportunity to stay connected with nature, explore healthy foods, participate in hands-on activities, and continue learning through outdoor experiences even while school is out. We love creating spaces where students can grow confidence, curiosity, and meaningful connections with the environment around them.

The McManus garden has continued to grow into such a beautiful and welcoming learning space, and we are excited for another summer full of planting, exploration, creativity, and garden fun with students! 💚🌿

A special thank you to everyone helping support and care for the McManus garden space and making outdoor learning opportunities possible for local students.

06/14/2026

We are so excited to see the amazing extension and growth of the Little Chico Creek Elementary school garden! 🌱💚

This expanded garden space will create even more opportunities for students to explore hands-on learning, connect with nature, grow healthy foods, and build meaningful experiences outdoors. It has been wonderful watching this garden continue to grow into such a vibrant learning environment for students and staff.

We can’t wait to continue teaching at Little Chico Creek over the summer and keep the learning, planting, and garden fun going all season long! ☀️🌿

Thank you to everyone helping support and invest in outdoor learning opportunities for students in our community.

06/13/2026

TODAY'S THE DAY! 🌱🔥

Looking for something meaningful to do this morning?

Join us at Bumblebee Community Garden for a free, hands-on Stewardship Workshop with the Butte County Fire Safe Council.

We'll be talking about practical ways to care for our land, reduce wildfire risk, improve soil health, and create a plan for stewardship right where you live.

Whether you have a backyard, a few containers on a porch, acreage, or just want to learn more about building a healthier and more resilient Paradise, you're welcome.

📍 Bumblebee Community Garden
253 Burden Terrace, Paradise

⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Bring your questions, your curiosity, and maybe a friend.

Paradise was rebuilt by people who care about this place. Let's keep growing that spirit together.

See you in the garden. 💚

06/12/2026

🌿🍵 Sip, Grow & Steep at Bumblebee Community Garden! 🍵🌿

Join us for a relaxing and hands-on herbal tea garden workshop at the beautiful Bumblebee Community Garden in Paradise! Learn about easy-to-grow tea herbs, explore simple tea-making techniques, and create your own custom herbal tea blends with fresh garden herbs. 🌼🌱

✨ Workshop Activities Include:
• Learning about medicinal and tea herbs
• Discovering herbs that grow well in Northern California
• Smelling, touching, and tasting fresh herbs
• Making your own custom tea blend
• Take-home herbs while supplies last
• Herbal harvesting and steeping tips

📍 Bumblebee Community Garden
253 Burden Terrace, Paradise, CA 95969

📅 June 20th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

💚 FREE Community Workshop
☕ Tea tasting included
👨‍👩‍👧 All ages welcome

06/11/2026

A huge thank you to California Climate Action Corps for inviting Butte County Local Food Network to be part of their Thursday Night Market booth this season! 🌱💚

It was such a great opportunity to connect with community members, share information about the GROWN Program and local food efforts, and spend time alongside others who care deeply about environmental stewardship and community resilience.

We are so grateful for the support, kindness, and partnership from Climate Action Corps and all of the work they continue to do throughout our community. Events like the Thursday Night Market are such a beautiful reminder of how many people are working together to create positive change here in Butte County. 🌿

06/10/2026

A huge thank you to Life Lab for creating such an inspiring and valuable learning experience for garden educators! 🌱💚

we recently had the opportunity to participate in Life Lab’s garden education training, where we learned new ideas, teaching strategies, and hands-on approaches that I’m excited to bring back to the GROWN Program and the students we serve here in Butte County.

One of my favorite parts was connecting with other educators who are passionate about outdoor learning, nutrition education, school gardens, and helping children build meaningful relationships with nature.

Thank you, Life Lab, for the incredible work you do to support garden-based education and educators across the country. We appreciate all the knowledge, inspiration, and resources you provide! 🌿

If you’d like to learn more about Life Lab and their amazing programs, check them out here:
https://lifelab.org/

School Garden education, curriculum and teacher trainings

06/09/2026

Community stewardship starts with small actions that make a big difference.

Join the Butte County Local Food Network and the Butte County Fire Safe Council for a hands-on workshop focused on caring for our landscapes, improving soil health, and creating more fire-resilient properties.

Participants will learn practical skills including:
🌱 Building healthy soil and compost
🔥 Understanding defensible space around homes and gardens
🌿 Creating a personalized stewardship action plan

This free workshop is open to community members of all experience levels. Whether you're tending a backyard garden, managing acreage, or simply interested in learning more about land stewardship, there's something for everyone.

Saturday, June 13
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bumblebee Community Garden
253 Burden Terrace, Paradise

Together we can build healthier gardens, safer neighborhoods, and a stronger community.

We hope to see you there!