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Community GardenSteering Committee Formation Meeting
March 27, 2013
Why?
“The single greatest lesson the garden teaches is that our relationship to the planet need not be zero-sum, and that as long as the sun still shines and people still can plan and plant, think and do, we can, if we bother to try, find ways to provide for ourselves without diminishing the world. ” Michael Pollan, The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals
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Introductions
Name? What kind of work do you do? What is your interest and experience
with community gardens? What is the single biggest reason you
are interested in community gardens?
Multiple Benefits
Municipal Costs “Pocket Parks” Exercise Improved Diets Food
Production
Urban Ecosystem Youth Education Cultural Opportunities Horticultural Therapy Crime Prevention
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First Steps - 1 of 4
Organize a meeting of interested people and Stakeholders
Choose a well-organized garden coordinator
Form committees to accomplish tasks: Funding & Resource Development; Youth Activities; Construction; Communication
First Steps - 2 of 4
Determine if there really is a need and desire for a garden
What kind of garden--vegetable, flower, trees, a combination?
Who will the garden serve--youth, seniors, special populations, people who just want an alternative to trash?
What Type of Garden?
Sponsored Fee-based Combination
Approach a Sponsor
Contributions of land, tools, seeds, fencing, soil improvements or money are all vital to a successful community garden. Churches, schools, citizens groups, private businesses, local parks and recreation departments are all potential supporters. Community Development Block Grants are sometimes available
First Steps - 3 of 4
Make a list of what needs to be done
Find a garden site Obtain lease or agreement Establish mailing address
telephone number(s)
First Steps - 4 of 4
Set and monitor community garden budget, keep administration in the hands of several people
Choose a name for the garden GO! GROW!!!
Meeting Agenda
Jon Wardlaw -Conservation District of Southern Nevada
Ciara Byrne – School District Gardens Brian Villenga – Gardens that Work Assess Interest Next Steps
Community GardenSteering Committee Formation Meeting
Thank you for participating!
March 27, 2013