Food for Thought Film Series Finale Features Urban Roots May 25

IRVINE – The Great Park Food for Thought outdoor film series finale will feature Urban Roots this Friday, May 25. Urban Roots follows the emergence of urban farming in Detroit. The film shows dedicated Detroit residents working tirelessly to fulfill their vision for locally-grown, sustainably-farmed food. Their activities set an example for community engagement as a solution to the problems posed by a collapsing local economy. Following several urban agricultural programs, Urban Roots shows that the people tilling the soil and picking the harvest have inspiring stories to tell.

The Food for Thought film series focuses on the food we eat and the connection between nature, food and health. The film will be projected on a giant outdoor screen on the lawn adjacent to the Farm + Food Lab. The venue will open at 6:30 p.m. Bring a picnic or enjoy a variety of choices from gourmet food trucks. The film begins at dusk. Please dress for cool weather. Admission and parking are free.

The Orange County Great Park is located at Sand Canyon and Marine Way, and can easily be reached by the 5 or 405 freeways. For more information, please visit www.ocgp.org or call 866-829-3829.

About the Great Park

The Orange County Great Park, with its more than 1,300-acre master plan, is the focal point of the redevelopment of the publicly-owned portion of the 4,700-acre former Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro. The Great Park features an iconic tethered helium balloon that rises 400 feet in the air, providing an aerial view of Park development. Other features include the Carousel, Farm + Food Lab, Kids Rock Playground, Walkable Timeline, Palm Court Arts Complex, North Lawn recreation area and historic Hangar 244. The South Lawn lighted soccer fields and Community Garden will be added in 2012. For more information go to www.ocgp.org