Kate MacLeod and Shanahy in the Agrihood for St. Patrick's Day

  • March 14, 2025
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Irish Minister of State Allan Dillon, too! Punk Rock Farmer Al and Lara talk with James the Arborist, Village Cooperative, Red Acre Center, Wise Traditions, and Wasatch Community Gardens. Plus, SkyWatcher Leo T and Voices Amplified.

Tonight's Punk Rock Farmer Friday edition of RadioACTive features the following people, organizations and/or events. Check them out and get plugged into your community:

Allan Dillon stopped by the studio earlier today. He's the first Irish Minister of State to visit SLC, and he'll be the Grand Marshal at tomorrow's St. Patrick's Day Parade. 

  • 47th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade & Siamsa, 11a-5p at The Gateway, 18 N. Rio Grande St., SLC. Event by Hibernian Society of Utah. Parade theme: "The Spirit of the Kells, a celebration of Irish folk tales, myths, and legends. From leprechauns to banshees, tragic lovers to mischievous witches, mighty warriors to sprites and fairies....the magic of Ireland comes alive in its mythology and rich history of story telling. The Greenest way to get to the Gateway is to take TRAX. There is a stop right out front! There is ample parking in the North and South Garages accessible from 400 West (there is a parking fee). If you are planning to drink at the Parade and Siamsa, plan a safe ride home." For parade route and other info, click here. PARADE STARTS @ 11AM.

Homegrown music from Kate MacLeod and Andrew Morrill of Shanahy. They'll be busy this St. Patrick's Day weekend. Be sure to catch them at the following events:

  • Sat., March 15: Shanahy will be performing in two venues at Gateway Mall, 18 N. Rio Grande St., SLC. At FLANKER (sports bar) and the annual Siamsa, organized by the Utah Hibernian Society:
    • 12pm-2pm - indoor stage, Flanker (over 21), 6 North Rio Grande St, Suite #34, Salt Lake City, UT​
    • 3:30pm-4pm - outdoor stage, Siamsa, north end of Gateway Mall​
    • 7:30pm-9pm - indoor stage, Flanker (over 21), 6 North Rio Grande St, Suite #34, Salt Lake City, UT
  • Sun., March 16: Bonny Celtic Moon 2025, 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Alliance Theater - Utah Arts Alliance at 602 E. 500 S. #Suite E101, SLC. “Bonny Celtic Moon celebrates the beautiful and unique genre of Celtic music. In addition to the evening concert, this year we've added an ‘introduction to Celtic music’ workshop. You can attend one, or both. You'll hear two of the West's longest-running Celtic music ensembles, Shanahy and Stonecircle. Members of Shanahy are Kate MacLeod, Andrew Morrill, Mark Hazel, Bronwen Beecher, and Bob Smith. Members of Stonecircle include George Schoemaker, Mary Johnston-Coursey, Brian Dobson, Nina Cooley, and Bronwen Beecher. The Alliance Theater is on the second floor, SW corner of the Trolley Square complex. There is parking in the mall garage parking lots, as well as surrounding street parking.”

Fruit pruning the right way with arborist James Batton. He brings over 40 years of experience in the field and now offers classes.

  • Sat., March 22: Hands-On Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop – Care for Your Trees, Care for the Earth, 10a-12p at 3342 S. Scott Ct., Millcreek. Event by James Batton: "Come spend a beautiful day outdoors, learning the art of fruit tree pruning in a warm, welcoming environment. This isn’t just about cutting branches—it’s about caring for your landscape, nurturing your trees, and deepening your connection with the earth. You will learn how to prune for healthier, more productive trees; balancing fruit production with beauty & shade; the right cuts to shape your tree for years to come; and hands-on experience with expert guidance. Limited Spots Available! Join us for a hands-on experience that will leave you feeling inspired, connected, and ready to transform your backyard into a thriving oasis.

    Let’s shape the future—one tree at a time!"

Darin Mann of the Village Cooperative, an urban farm cooperative committed to feeding a 3-block radius. The nonprofit has lost significant funding due to DOGE cuts and grant freezes. To learn more about the Village and how you can help, click here. 

  • Save the Village: "We are in a time of great transition here at The Village. Our funding is in peril! Due to decisions from the federal government, so we have decided to rely on our local community, YOU, for support. Listen to our story and find out the three ways you can help in our endeavor to save the Village! Our main goal is to have 2,000 new members. Become a member and give to an endeavor that makes us truly food sovereign and a community to be proud of."

  • Sat., March 22: Community Gardening Awakening Nature, 10a-4p at The Village Cooperative, 777 W. 500 N., SLC. "Come join us as we revitalize our garden at the Village Cooperative! Sink your hands into the soil and feed your soul, while celebrating spring with your community! We have several time slots available for you to sign up! Click here to pick a time to come volunteer with us."

Voices Amplified: Women & Sports in Utah. Rising journalist Frank Regalado introduces us to UoU wrestler Vanessa Gonzales Pliego. She's president of the U of U Wrestling, which is recruitingfor both the men's and women's rosters. Practice Times: Monday to Friday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, at West High School, 241 N. 300 W., SLC.

#ManyCulturesOneSky with SkyWatcher Leo T, a veteran broadcast journalist who shares his love of the night sky, cultural tales of the constellations, poetry and more. Tonight: Big ups to community, community radio and keeping us all together, folks. Plus, astronauts coming home, the night sky with Bella Luna, Castor and Pollux, Mars, Jupiter, Regulus and more.

Red Acre Center's Symbria Patterson with a final recap of wins for the agrihood at the Utah Legislature. Plus, new friends, Chef Yo and Paul Frank of The Westin A. Price Foundation. The foundation's 25th annual Wise Traditions Conference will be held in SLC in October.

Aldine's Urban Farm Report, featuring volunteer opportunities with Wasatch Community Gardens. Guests include Karina Lugo-Villalba, Dir. of Volunteer Programs, and Event & Outreach Manager Rio Wimmer.

  • Volunteer: From community garden prep to Earth Day events and plant sale pandemonium, click here to sign up.

  • May 10: 2025 Spring Plant Sale, 8a-1p at the Utah State Fair Park, 155 N. 1000 W., SLC. Event by Wasatch Community Gardens: "Gardeners, rejoice! It’s time to plan your spring plant haul. Join us for the 2025 Wasatch Community Gardens’ Spring Plant Sale! First, a big announcement: We’re moving to a new location at the Utah State Fairpark, expanding access to food-growing plants in a historically underserved area. With so many plant sales happening in the spring, why choose WCG’s? Because every plant purchase supports our mission. Our sale features more than 45,000 organically grown food-growing plants, all started from seed and lovingly raised by participants in our farm-based Job Training Program that supports women facing homelessness through transitional employment at our certified organic urban farm, City Farm at 743 W. 1300 S. in Glendale.⁠ Click here for more details on the 200+ varieties of annual vegetables⁠, 70+ tomato varieties, 45+ pepper varieties (from sweet to fiery hot)⁠, 40+ edible perennials (grapes, berries, asparagus & more!)⁠, regionally adapted seeds from Snake River Seed Cooperative, a diverse selection of seed potatoes⁠, onion, leek & shallot starts⁠, herbs galore⁠, flowers, grasses & native plants⁠; bagged compost⁠. SNAP/EBT is accepted for all food-growing plants!⁠"

    • WCG 2025 Annual Varieties Catalog: View in-depth profiles of each annual vegetable, fruit, berry and flower variety grown at our City Farm at 1300 South, complete with photos, plant care tips and history, etc. (Note: best reviewed when "View" is set to 50% - 75%). 

    • WCG 2025 Annual Varieties Quick Reference List: Use this list as a quick reference tool for planning your annual varieties purchases. This resource lists the same varieties as the catalog, but in a condensed format!

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Guests' views, thoughts, or opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the board, staff, or members of Community Radio of Utah, KRCL 90.9fm. Tonight's RadioACTive team included:

 

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