Urban Leaves India: October 2009

Thursday 29 October 2009

The Dervaes family and their HOMEGROWN REVOLUTION (California, USA)


5th November, 4PM - 7PM at Maharashtra Nature Park (MNP), Dharavi


Watch the film....

Homegrown Revolution was one of five films from the U.S. accepted in the CMS Vatavaran Environment & Wildlife Film Festival in New Delhi, October 27-31, 2009!

Interact with the family....

The screening will be followed by a presentation and lots of interaction with participants. The Dervaes family is eager to share experiences with other farmers or would be farmers in India.


Register your name with

Devi Lakshmikutty at l.sreedevi@gmail.com - contact number: 9967712384 OR

Geeta Jhamb at geet@earthling.net -contact number: 9833699811


Note: A minimum donation of Rs.100/- per head (to cover costs) is payable at the venue.

Snacks will be served. All are requested to carry their own drinking water to avoid plastic and buying water. If it is convenient please bring a small plate and cup for snacks and tea !

If you have local/ indigenous varieties of seeds to share/ exchange please bring them along.


Directions: MNP is opposite Dharavi bus depot. However do not use the gate opposite the depot use the one that is further away. The nearest stations are Sion (Central line) and Mahim E or Bandra E (Western line/ Harbour line).


More information at http://www.PathtoFreedom.com