April Newsletter
Happy Spring everyone! As the weather is getting nicer and the garden work is becoming plentiful, the DNATL CFC team wishes you a great season! There is a lot of upcoming news, so please feel free to sit back and read through what is going on in the community.
Thank you for attending our 4th Annual
Seed & Plant Exchange!
We had roughly 800 people attend our Seed & Plant exchange last month! We couldn’t have done it without our amazing staff, volunteers, donors, and partners. Thank you to those who helped make this event happen. We will see you all again for our 5th annual exchange in March 2027!
Make sure to check out the Seed Library at the Crescent City Library, if you are still looking for seeds! Main Library - Crescent City Branch
APRIL WORKSHOPS
Salvaging Abundance
April 16, 2026, 12-2pm
Turning potential pollutants into fertility with Ben Zumeta and DiRT & Glitter. Visit their website for more information.
Food Forest, located at College of the Redwoods Del Norte
Salad Bowl: Introduction to Container Gardening
April 24, 2026; 2-4pm
Planting salad greens & edible flower with Master Gardener Marie Reeder. Please fill out the workshop RSVP form.
Food Forest, located at College of the Redwoods Del Norte
General Fruit Tree Pruning
April 28, 2026; 2-4pm
The 3rd workshop in the Fruiting Perennials Series with Terry Allaway. View the flyer here.
Food Forest, located at College of the Redwoods Del Norte
How to Sell at the Farmers Market
April 29, 2026; 5:30-7:00pm
Learn the basics for starting a farmers market business; farmers, cottage food producers, and artisans welcome. Fill out our RSVP
Gather and Grow Offices, 510 E. Washington Blvd.
SPOTLGHT
Honoring Mike Young
On behalf of the Del Norte and Tribal Lands Community Food Council, we would like to take a moment to honor and remember Mike Young, Del Norte Healthcare District board member, whose passing we mourn deeply.
Mike was a dedicated partner in the development of the Gather & Grow Food Hub project, working alongside our organization since 2022. His steady guidance, knowledge, and commitment played a critical role in moving this vision forward. He was instrumental in preparing the documents necessary for our Use Permit submission—work that laid the foundation for where we are today.
Beyond that, Mike supported our organization during a pivotal transition, helping the Community Food Council become an independent non-profit in 2024 and making it possible for us to move into 510 E Washington this year. His willingness to show up, problem-solve, and support our team did not go unnoticed. He was someone we could count on.
We are immensely grateful for Mike’s contributions, not only to this project but to the broader community he served with care and dedication. His impact will be lasting. We are deeply saddened by this loss.
As we continue the work of bringing the Gather & Grow Food Hub to life, we do so with gratitude for Mike’s role in helping make it possible. We look forward to honoring his legacy when the project is complete.
Downtown Crescent City Farmers Market
The wait is almost over! Our Downtown Crescent City Farmers Market will start back up Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026. We will be open every Wednesday from 9am - 2pm (rain or shine!) at 240 H Street, June through October 2026. We will share more information as it becomes available.
Farmers Market Assistant Manager Position
We are hiring a temporary assistant to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Farmers Market. Job Description
Vending at Farmers Market
We are currently taking vendor applications for the farmers market. If you are interested in selling, please fill out this application form. Apply Here
Youth Entrepreneurship Program
An afterschool program for 6 - 12 grade students to learn about food production and business skills in Del Norte County. Learn More
Mini Grant Application Gather & Grow
We are offering mini grants to community members. Receive up to $200 to provide healthy local food for your community event or up to $500 to support new & existing community gardens. Applications are due by the end of each month. Click the link above to learn more & apply.