Port Phillip Urban Fresh Food Network (PPUFFN) is hosting its first public forum for 2010: “The Space is Ripe-Building a Community Food System in Port Phillip”, to be held at the Port Phillip EcoCentre on Tuesday 27 April from 5.30-7.30pm.

The event will incorporate a twilight session of guest speakers, food/garden share and swap opportunities, as well as an inviting supper which is free of charge for all participants.

 Join other local residents, community groups and businesses to hear how our guest speakers from City of Port Phillip and Friends of the Earth (FOE) are working to make Port Phillip more edible.

 Find out about Council’s latest ideas for developing community gardens and help shape policy by contributing your own. Discover more about the enterprising and food-focused community hub which FOE is creating in South Melbourne and how you can get involved.

 After the forum, from 7pm, enjoy an earthly supper prepared in the Eco Centre’s kitchen from both garden fresh and locally donated produce – sustainable eating at its best!

 All participants will be invited to delve into the PPUFFN food/garden share and swap table  where you’re guaranteed to find a few surprises. Please bring along any surplus produce, seeds, preserves, recipes, etc to share, if you can. And if you can’t, come along anyway!

RSVPs and enquiries to:gardeners@ecocentre.com. Ph: 9525 3102. RSVPs essential for catering purposes.