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You’re Invited: Grow Together
Saturday, Sept. 12th
We’re excited to invite you to ‘Grow Together,’ LEAF’s Annual Fundraiser and Community Concert & Potluck!
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time of LEAF Fundraiser (Ticketed Event): 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Time of LEAF Community Concert & Potluck (Free Event): 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Location: LEAF Community Garden at the California Nursery Historic Park, 36501 Niles Blvd, Fremont, CA, 94536
Join the Fundraiser to raise funds for our farm tractor, to mingle with local dignitaries, community leaders and LEAF supporters - like you! The event will feature stories from our partners on how we're making an impact together, with delicious snacks from an amazing local baker, Out of the Oven, drinks, a raffle, and music by our partner, Friends of Children with Special Needs' Dream Achievers Band.
Tickets are limited, so reserve your spot today. Your support matters and helps us make an impact in Fremont and the wider East Bay!
After the LEAF Fundraiser, we are hosting the LEAFCommunity Concert & Potluck, featuring our founder Bruce’s band, The Niles Orchestra, more raffle draws, and good vibes! This event is free and open to the public - bring a dish and a drink to share!
Can’t make it to the events? Donate Todayto support our mission. And help us spread the word by forwarding this newsletter to your friends and family.
Students for LEAF welcomes International Rescue Committee
Our youth summer program, Students for LEAF, hosted theInternational Rescue Committee (IRC)for a volunteer field trip with 12 young people who have recently migrated to the United States. The purpose of the field trip was to create community and give our guests an opportunity to connect to the land by starting microgreens, harvesting veggies and then making a healthy lunch together.
Breast Cancer Survivor Group Enjoys Farm-to-Table Dinner
We recently partnered with Washington Health to create an evening of community, healing and nourishment for their Breast Cancer Survivor Group. 14 women joined us to harvest tomatoes, cucumbers, lemons, and a variety of herbs, then prepared and enjoyed a delicious dinner of salad, tomato-mozzarella and lemon-and-herb-infused water, fresh from the Farm to the Table!
Inviting groups like the Washington Health Breast Cancer Survivor Group to LEAF is part of our focus on building community. Are you involved with a local community group? We’d love to collaborate with you. Please get in touch!
LEAF’s 2025 Annual Report
2025 was a year of growth for LEAF: We educated 1,150+ attendees at 110 LEAF events, and we grew and donated 3,615 lbs. of fresh produce to our foodbank partners.
Under the motto, ‘Cultivating Minds,’ we are further expanding our educational programming in 2026 with a renewed focus on educating young people.
Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN) Art Exhibit Opening Night: Friday, August 21, 2026, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., FCSN Headquarters, 42080 Osgood Rd, Fremont, CA 94539. The art exhibition celebrates the incredible creativity and talents of FCSN artists with developmental disabilities. Each artwork reflects a unique perspective, personal story, and the abilities that make our community stronger. Register here.
End of Mediterranean Fruit Fly (MedFly) Quarantine – Santa Clara and Alameda County: Effective July 8, 2026, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is removing the MedFly quarantine located in Santa Clara and Alameda County. Read the official press release by the CDFA.
Food Date Label Changes from StopWaste: California’s AB 660, signed into law in 2024 and effective July 1, 2026, standardizes food date labeling by requiring the use of “BEST if Used by” for quality and “USE by” for safety, while eliminating consumer-facing “Sell by” dates to reduce confusion and food waste. Learn more.
Upcoming Events at LEAF!
Events at the LEAF Urban Farm
Second Sunday Volunteer Day: Sunday, August 9th, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Family Day at the Garden: Sunday, August 23rd, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Second Sunday Volunteer Day: Sunday, September 13th, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Family Day at the Garden: Sunday, September 27th, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
At LEAF, we believe in a world where every community has the knowledge and resources to work in harmony with nature to cultivate a healthier planet. Our urban gardens serve as living classrooms, soil science labs, and community spaces that empower people to learn, connect, and grow together.
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