This week we worked at the garden. We cleaned all around the garden and grounded up the soil. Later on in the week we made soil beds and paths around the beds. Then we planted the vegetables . Then we planned out some EAE (environment awareness event) act ivies and printed off some coloring sheets and work sheets.
We had a meeting with the Department of Health and Social Development to do radio shows and environmental awareness events together.
We were going to do a radio show but it got cancelled till another day.
We went to have a EAE but attendance was low so we held it off for another day.
Over all I think it was a good week.
Our Plans This Year
- Work on community garden
- Collect household organics to create a compost
- Run a cafe and thrift shop out of the Community Hall
- Research content for information sessions for radio & hall activities
- Write letter to Forestry requesting tree seedlings
- Prepare soil and seeding the ball field with grass
- Begin clean up of Indian Head
- Childen's Awareness Days (decreasing ecological footprint)
- Beach Clean Up
- Awareness booth at Trout Festival activities
- Conduct nature walks to learn way to reduce ecological footprint in the environment
Community Garden - the Benefits
What are the benefits of a community garden?
1. Individuals have access to FRESH food
2. Involves physical activity, promoting health and fitness
3. Learning to grow plants is mentally stimulating and adds to an individual's knowledge and expertise.
4. Encourages the recycling of wastes through composting and mulching.
5. A social activity involving shared decision making, problem solving and negotiation, increasing these skills among gardeners .
6. Can be used to build a sense of community and belonging.
7. Regreen vacant lots and bring vegetational diversity to public open space and other areas.
8. To create a partnership between government and citizens to strenghten civil society.
Friday, July 10, 2009
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We had a very productive week even though a few of our people were absent during the time. We began with the community garden and we had it finished by the end of the week. Also being a good experience working outside and helping the envirnment. We lacked attendance on the EAE's but that just proves the word is not out yet, so we will get the word out this week.
ReplyDeleteWe also have all of our people this week meaning we can work a lot harder and a lot faster.
Although I was MIA for last week I had the opportunity to see what our team accomplished. The Garden looks great and I cant wait to see what is going to come out of it.
ReplyDeleteThe Team is looking forward to working more with the community and it looks like interest is peaking in our environmental awareness events so I'm really looking forward to participating in this weeks events. I think we're putting alot of effort and planning into this one so im hopeful for our group.
Just wanted to say how everyone has been doing such a great job so far. Keep up the great work! The summer is going to pass by so quickley with the progress you are making. Your work is going to be seen as a great contibution to the community.
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