🫛🧿 Belated Earth Day Meetup: Vegan Banh Mis & Garden Dreaming

When: Thursday, April 23rd @ 4:15 PM
Where: Baker Street Market (Maplewood)
The Vibe: Low-key, sustainable, and community-focused.

They say Earth Day is every day, but since Mother Nature is bringing rain for the actual holiday, we’re celebrating on Thursday to take advantage of that beautiful 72-degree (UPDATE: 69-degree) forecast!

As a local teacher, I’ll be heading over straight from school to arrive around 4:15 PM. We’ll be grabbing the Vegan Banh Market Sandwiches—the locally produced tofu and "insane" Fly by Jing sauce are legendary.

The Plan
• 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Grab & Gather. Pick up your food (see the "Pro-Tip" below!) and meet us out front— we’ll head to a nearby shady spot to touch grass and enjoy the fresh air (Update: we can sit in the market if there is seating or while we wait for others).
• 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Eat & Chat. We’ll be discussing organic garden planning, urban agriculture insights, and Solarpunk inspiration (think: a future where nature and community-led tech live in harmony).
• 5:00 PM – 5:15 PM: Digestive Stroll. A quick 10-minute walk through the neighborhood to enjoy the afternoon sun before heading home. (UPDATE: Depending on weather, we could just enjoy the walk back to our cars.)

Know Before You Go
• 🚀 Order Ahead: To make sure we have maximum park time, try to place your order online by 3:45 PM or 4:00 PM. This helps avoid the post-school rush!
• (UPDATE: We may be eating indoors.) 🧺 Comfort: Since we'll be eating outdoors, feel free to bring a picnic blanket or a portable camp chair so you can relax comfortably under the trees.
• 🅿️ Parking: Give yourself a few extra minutes for parking, as the Village area can get busy during the late-afternoon commute.

Why Join Us?

If you’re interested in edible landscapes, sustainable living, or just meeting neighbors who prefer "process over product," this is for you. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just curious about where to plant your first fruit tree, let’s talk!

RSVP: Drop a "🌱" in the comments if you’re coming, and let us know one thing you’re hoping to grow (or hoping to keep alive!) this year. I'll look out for you! 🥕🥖✨