Urban Harvest 2009 Garden Party

With over 350 in attendance, this year’s Garden Party on Wednesday evening, March 11^th at the Houstonian Hotel was our most successful event ever.  Katy and Michael Casey outdid themselves and helped Urban Harvest throw a great party in support of our programs.

Garden Party honoree, Wendy Kelsey, whose vision fourteen years ago helped launch an effort that has blossomed into 120 gardens across the city, charmed the room with highlights from her years of service.  Because of Wendy’s leadership, urban gardens educate children and adults, provide mental and physical therapy, yield nutritious vegetables and are a source of community building and pride.

A stellar live auction and raffle, was hugely popular and an important part of the financial success.  Guests were treated to a delicious meal of fresh Gulf snapper and 100% locally grown organic produce, generously provided by the wonderful farmers and vendors from our Bayou City Farmers’ Market.

The Urban Harvest Board of Directors, Garden Party Committee and staff wish to thank the countless volunteers, auction donors and supporters for their tremendous generosity.