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In exciting news for the community, Solawi Düsseldorf has announced the upcoming membership subscription round for the 2025/26 season. This year, the organisation is offering two types of share allocations: whole shares and newly introduced small shares.
Whole shares, priced at an average of 144 euros per month, typically cater to the fresh vegetable needs of 2-4 people. On the other hand, small shares, introduced since June 2024, cost approximately 75 euros per month and are designed to meet the needs of about 1-2 people.
For those who may wish to share a whole share, Solawi Düsseldorf offers assistance in finding share partners. Interested individuals are encouraged to express their interest, especially for the small share option, by contacting Solawi Düsseldorf via email.
Regarding information sessions, no specific dates have been announced yet. However, those interested are advised to check the organisation's website (https://solawi-duesseldorf.de/mach-mit/) for updates or contact Solawi Düsseldorf via email for more information.
The participation page on the website provides detailed information about joining, share allocation, volunteering opportunities, and more.
Convenient pick-up points for the subscription round are located in Neuss, Kleinenbroich, Büttgen, and Düsseldorf-Lörick.
In addition to online access, Solawi Düsseldorf has announced several in-person and online information sessions. Here are the details:
- An online info session will be held on Sunday, January 14th, at 10 AM. Access details can be found on the Solawi Düsseldorf website.
- A field tour and info session will take place at Café Südpark, In den Großen Banden 58, Wersten, on Saturday, January 20th, at both 3 PM and 10 AM.
- Another online info session will be held on Monday, February 5th, at 7 PM.
- Info sessions for interested parties will be held at "Pure Note", Brunnenstraße 30, Bilk, on Thursday, February 1st, at 6:30 PM, and at Loretto 9, Lorettostraße 9, Unterbilk, on Thursday, January 18th, at 7 PM.
The subscription round for the upcoming season will take place on February 18th, and it is during this round that monthly contributions will be determined.
For more information and to express your interest, visit Solawi Düsseldorf's website or contact them via email. Let's join forces to support local, sustainable farming!
To cater to the needs of individuals who may prefer a smaller lifestyle, Solawi Düsseldorf has recently introduced small shares for their home-and-garden program, priced at around 75 euros per month. For those seeking share partners to jointly purchase a whole share, Solawi Düsseldorf offers assistance in finding potential partners.
