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DESCRIPTION:People's Park is a living legacy.  In springtime 1969, hundreds of people 
 came together to turn a junk heap into a park and community garden.  
 Because the land was considered "private property," the gardeners were met 
 with intense oppression. \n\nIn May of '69, the Park was fenced off and the 
 Alameda County Sheriff's Department went on an hours-long shooting spree 
 down Telegraph Ave, wounding dozens and killing James Rector.  The National 
 Guard occupied Berkeley for about a month, and helicopters flew overhead 
 announcing curfews, occasionally dropping tear gas upon hospitals and 
 picnicking school children.\n\nDecades of struggle followed, and thanks to 
 the efforts of many park lovers and urban gardeners, the Park was reclaimed 
 by the people.  Today it is the longest running People's Land Occupation in 
 the United States.  \n\nBut the Park's vibrancy is only as great as the 
 care we put into it.  That's why we're getting together for a gardening 
 party in People's Park this Sunday!\n\nIn the tradition of 
 user-development, folks will work together in a self-guided way, doing 
 whatever type of work their inspiration leads them to.  *What to do you 
 want to see in People's Park?*  Follow your bliss.  Plant some tomatoes or 
 maybe build a bench.\n\nAt 2pm, eco-historian Terry Compost will provide a 
 guided tour of the park, sharing the history & ecology of the plants that 
 dwell in the Park for all who wish to hear.\n\nThe future of People's Park 
 is always uncertain.  Come down and reclaim the Park for yourself.  Make 
 real the landscape of your dreams.\n\nSchedule:\nNoon - bring gardening 
 tools, seeds, creativity, and prepare to get dirty!2pm - Historical tour of 
 People's Park ecology with Terry CompostNightfall - clean up and admire the 
 fruits of our labor\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2014/01/15/18749271.php
SUMMARY:Gardening Party in People's Park (plus history tour with Terry Compost!)
LOCATION:In Berkeley.  One block east of Telegraph Ave, between Haste and Dwight.
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2014/01/15/18749271.php
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