The history behind the new name of Five Acres Farm Community Park

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Five Acres Farm Community Park (City of Nanaimo).

With Nanaimo City Council voting in favour of a motion Monday to name the park at 933 Park Avenue Five Acres Farm Community Park, Midcoast Morning explores the history behind the name, as well as the urban farming that’s still taking place on the land.

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Notes:

Guests:

• Aimee Greenaway — Curator, Nanaimo Museum.

• Jennie Wharton — Education Manager, Nanaimo Foodshare.

Program Team:

• Joe Pugh — Host and Producer.

• Jesse Woodward — Executive Producer.

• Arbie Fru — Technical Assistance.

Podcast Photo:

• Five Acres Farm Community Park (City of Nanaimo).

Theme Music:

• Waste Management - First One

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