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A young party goer and the mascot of the Paint It Clean bath kit dance to the music of the Jazz Brothers at the first Green Leaf Learning Farm Earth Day tour and tasting event, held on April 22, 2021. (Cole Bradley)

In Photos: Take a tour and have a taste of Green Leaf, the only certified organic farm in Memphis

In the Soulsville area of South Memphis, tucked into a residential area, is the only certified organic farm in Memphis—Green Leaf Learning Farm. Green Leaf hosted its first Earth Day farm […]

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Memphis kids participate in Camp SAY Across the USA in 2018. The program has shifted online due to the pandemic.
National program Camp SAY Across the USA returning to Memphis
Memphis mother Jouy Thomas poses with her 7-year-old son, Jace. (Submitted)
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