Tayman Field

What in your life is irreplaceable? 

Meaning, what in your life is so special that it can not be replaced if it is lost or destroyed?

For me, my connection with my Creator is irreplaceable.
There is no substitute for the kind of communication and energetic exchange that I am able to receive from the Divine. 

Mama Earth, what is something that you have created that is irreplaceable?

Trees

Trees are essential to the fabric of Earth
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Trees provide us oxygen, support wildlife, improve air quality, conserve water and preserve soil. 

If all the trees disappeared, the Earth would not be able to sustain us or itself. 
In many ways trees represent the cycle of life and death.
Trees also connect us to our cultural roots and everything around us. 

The Ujamaa Cooperative Farming Alliance knows the importance of growing and protecting trees. 

The Ujamaa Cooperative Farming Alliance is a collective of farmers, growers and gardeners that supply heirloom seeds and grow culturally meaningful crops. One of their many goals is to educate our communities on the importance of protecting our environmental resources.  

During our Ujima Jam at Tayman Field, we had the opportunity to support the early stages of growing Persimmon trees. The American Persimmon is native to Maryland and produces edible fruit. We learned how to mix soil and place the persimmon seedlings in growing bags. At the end of the Ujima Jam we were able to lay down landscape fabric in rows and plant over 30 persimmon seedlings in growing bags. We know it will take years for these trees to bear fruit. Still, we are grateful for the opportunity to preserve one of Mama Earth’s sacred treasures. 

Thank you to Mama Bonnetta and the whole Ujamaa Cooperative Farming Alliance for teaching us agricultural and communal practices that will benefit and sustain future generations. I am grateful for the opportunity to bloom this season with y'all!

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