Yes We Cannibal Plant Fundraiser
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Yes We Cannibal 1600 Government St, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
Yes We Cannibal is a new community space for art, research, and music at the corner of 16th and Government in the Mid-West neighborhood of Baton Rouge. On June 13 and 14, the group will host its first Plant Fundraiser, offering a curated mix of seedlings and plants for the summer garden in exchange for donations that support the establishment of this new community space. Originally slated to open in May, COVID-19 has disrupted its plans and programming, which included a reading and discussion series, film screenings, artists’ talks, non-traditional art classes for kids and musical performance. The Plant Fundraiser is the organization's first response to starting a new space founded on a commitment to building community during COVID-19. The fundraiser will be held in the outdoor front lot. Masks and social distancing are encouraged. Donation by Venmo or PayPal is also encouraged when possible. Plants will not be sold but will be exchanged for fixed donations to Yes We Cannibal. Available plants include heirloom tomatoes, hot peppers, "Sensitive Plants" which respond to touch, "Telegraph Plants" or "Dancing Grass," which are capable of rapid movement, Nicotiana tabacum from which smoking tobacco is produced (but which is also sacred to numerous Indigenous peoples), "Toothache Plants" or "Electric Daisies" which release a mild non-toxic anaesthetic when chewed, Purple Coneflowers used in herbal medicine, as well as several other specimens. 10 am–4 pm. The center is also running an Indiegogo campaign to help raise funds and keep the space free for all. Contact Mat Keel at mat.keel@gmail.com or Liz Lessner at liz.lessner@gmail.com for more info.