GrowHaus: Non-Profit Urban Farm & Market

The GrowHaus is a non-profit urban farm and market in Denver’s Elyria-Swansea neighborhood. The mission is to increase the accessibility and affordability of fresh, healthy food in the neighborhood while showcasing locally-adapted techniques for sustainable indoor food production.

 

2nd Volunteer Workday, February 6, 1:30-4:00pm
Our first volunteer workday was such a success, we are excited to hold our second workday at The GrowHaus on Saturday, Feb 6. Work will include placing bollards outside, plugging squirrel holes, taking down the Lehrers sign in front, and other general organization. If you are interested, come by The GrowHaus at 47th and York between 1:30-4pm to help out! Contact Coby Gould for directions or questions (303-949-0930).

 

Environmental Justice Tour,  February 17, 3:00pm
The GrowHaus, in collaboration with Cross Community Coalition, will be hosting a tour of the Elyria, Swansea and Globeville neighborhoods focusing on environmental justice. The tour will be lead by Globeville resident and Cross Community Coalition staff member, Michael Maes, and will address the history of the neighborhoods and the relation between industry and residence in this unique part of North Denver.  The tour will be begin at 3:00pm on Wednesday, Feb. 17th, and the tour bus can hold 14 people.  We will leave from the Cross Community Coalition's main office at 2501 E. 48th.  If you are interested, please contact Coby Gould.

"Dirt" Film Screening and Fundraiser - Sunday, March 7 @ The Bug Theater
The GrowHaus is pleased to present the documentary film that was all the rave at last year's Sundance Festival in an exclusive first time public screening at Denver's Bug Theater.  "Dirt" tells the amazing and little known story of the relationship between humans and living dirt and features eco/food thinkers; Will Allen, Michael Pollen, and Majora Carter.  For more information on the movie click here.  We will present two showings - a matinee at 3pm and a an evening showing at 6pm.  Following the movie, a panel will discuss the film and its relation to our own dirt here in Denver.  Tickets are $10 and all proceeds will benefit The GrowHaus, an indoor farm and marketplace located in Denver's Elyria-Swansea neighborhood.  For more information contact Ashara Ekundayo.

GrowHaus Community Liaison
The GrowHaus is looking for a volunteer to help organize our outreach program between The GrowHaus and the Elyria-Swansea community.  The Community Liaison must be bilingual (Spanish) and preferably live near or have a good understanding of the Elyria-Swansea neighborhood.  If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Adam Brock.