Edible Gardening Workshop by Eats, Shoots & Roots (ESR)

Join us at: Location: The Square, Publika (in front of The Social) Date: 18th February Time: 11am Founded in 2012, our social enterprise aims to reconnect urbanites with nature by empowering them with the skills & tools to grow food. We do this because we feel strongly that agriculture is a gateway for every person to understand how nature works, and when they understand nature, they can make sound decisions on climate change and ecology. As part of their mission to revive our connection, Shao-Lyn Low (Design Director / Co-Founder), Naqib Iskandar (Garden Manager) and Zhi Yun Chia (Projects Assistant) will be conducting this 'Edible Gardening Workshop'. A little about the team, Shao-Lyn discovered permaculture site Embun Pagi, and was awestruck by how little she knew about cultivating her own food, and by our high level of dependency on others for basic necessities. She then co-founded Eats, Shoots & Roots in 2012, with the aim of empowering people with the skills and tools to grow their own food. Naqib Iskandar who's on a mission to help empower more people to be able to enjoy growing their own food, leads the garden projects at Eats, Shoots & Roots, and external clients’ spaces - the largest being VTOC Urban Farm in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. With skills in the education segment, Naqib also leads the garden classes at Rimbun Montessori, educating young minds on planting and nature. Zhi Yun Chia has a keen interest in event and project management, she supports in facilitating ESR workshops and gardens (including the VTOC Urban Farm in downtown Kuala Lumpur). Zhi Yun finds joy in working with communities because she believes everyone has an important role to play in any shared space. The journey towards a more sustainable future starts today. Hope to see you there!