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Good Garden Talks: History of Food Crops

March 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

| GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge

Join us in collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron and OSU Extension to learn about the interesting history of common fruits and vegetables grown in gardens. Discover how different crops made their way around the world, changing tastes and cuisines along the way.

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Date
March 20
Time
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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Venue

Location
2077 Newton St.
Akron, OH 44305 United States + Google Map

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Age Group
All Ages
Virtual or In Person
In Person
Park
Goodyear Heights Metro Park

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