Sapelo Island Peas with FEAST
In early October, 5th graders at Lucy S Herring participated in an extra special FEAST class that integrated themes from a book the class was reading in ELA - “The Last Cuentista”. The class wove a basket out of kudzu vine with Farmer Lark, with each student sharing their story about what makes their community special while weaving in a piece of vine, discussing as a group the symbolism of their stories being woven together into this beautiful shared basket. Students then used the basket to harvest Sapelo Island Peas, while Farmer Nicole shared their special story.
School Starts for FEAST!
School is officially back in session, and FEAST classes have started back up. Our FEAST teams are so glad to have students return to the school gardens, amazed by how much everything grew while they were away for the summer.
Yoga in the Pearson Garden!
Yoga at the Pearson Garden every Wednesday Noon-1pm. All are welcome!
FEAST IMPACT Report Summer 2026
We've added more schools and educated almost 1/3 more children this year. That means more kids are learning how to grow food and prepare it - which gives them long term food security!
Don't Want to Compost at Home? Food Scrap Drop-Offs are a Great Option.
Whether you compost at home or use a community drop-off program, every bucket of food scraps diverted from the landfill helps build healthier soil and a more resilient local food system.
Find a food scrap drop-off location near you and start composting today.
The Truth About Composting: Smells, Rodents, and Other Common Concerns
Many people are interested in composting but hesitate because they've heard stories about bad smells, rodents, insects, or complicated maintenance.
The good news? Most composting problems are preventable, and backyard composting is often much easier than people expect.
Getting Started with Backyard Composting: A Beginner's Guide for Western North Carolina
Backyard composting is one of the easiest ways to reduce household waste while creating a valuable resource for your garden. Whether you have a large backyard, a small garden, a townhouse patio, or just a little outdoor space, composting helps turn food scraps and yard debris into nutrient-rich compost that supports healthy soil and thriving plants.
