I found the pantry SHCG will donate produce to! YAY! I spoke today with Beth from CRC, and she is really looking forward to a partnership. She mentioned that a few other community gardens are interested in doing the same thing, so she will have a meeting for all of us sometime. This is a really great community resource and it is part of a long tradition of settlement houses.Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Clintonville Beechwold Community Resource Center
I found the pantry SHCG will donate produce to! YAY! I spoke today with Beth from CRC, and she is really looking forward to a partnership. She mentioned that a few other community gardens are interested in doing the same thing, so she will have a meeting for all of us sometime. This is a really great community resource and it is part of a long tradition of settlement houses.
Plant a Row for the Hungry Program
Our garden will participate in ScottsMiracle-Gro, Plant a Row for the Hungry program. They ask Americans to Grow a Garden and Donate Fresh Produce for Americans at Risk for Hunger. Click on the title of this post to go to a wonderful article full of good information OR click on this hyperlink to see an article about FPC.
Growing to Green Program at FPC
Click on this link to see how FPC supports community gardening in our area!
http://www.fpconservatory.org/growing2green.htm
There are wonderful photos to other gardens in Columbus to look at for ideas, as well!
http://www.fpconservatory.org/growing2green.htm
There are wonderful photos to other gardens in Columbus to look at for ideas, as well!
My Reply to the City
Hi, Maureen,
Thanks so much for your reply, and I am looking forward to working with you further. I do want to mention to Tina that I am very grateful for all of her previous work and support. I have included Bill Dawson, the other SHCG planners, and the Sycamore Hills Residents Association Trustees in on these emails because they would also like to be involved in these discussions. I would appreciate a meeting at the park. I think that is a great idea, and I would love to use the actual park site to further our discussions. I would like to propose a morning meeting on Friday, May 1. Does that work for you? Lastly, I looked into contacting the Northwest Area Commission, but it seems that we sadly do not have representation for our area. Do you have any suggestions about this? I have been to the Northwest Civic Association meetings. I shared the garden idea to the president, Bill Carleton, Chairperson on the Parks committee and he was in support of it. I have been planning to make a formal presentation about the garden, gain the NWCA's support, and open up ongoing communication with them. Thank you for your time and consideration,
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Thanks so much for your reply, and I am looking forward to working with you further. I do want to mention to Tina that I am very grateful for all of her previous work and support. I have included Bill Dawson, the other SHCG planners, and the Sycamore Hills Residents Association Trustees in on these emails because they would also like to be involved in these discussions. I would appreciate a meeting at the park. I think that is a great idea, and I would love to use the actual park site to further our discussions. I would like to propose a morning meeting on Friday, May 1. Does that work for you? Lastly, I looked into contacting the Northwest Area Commission, but it seems that we sadly do not have representation for our area. Do you have any suggestions about this? I have been to the Northwest Civic Association meetings. I shared the garden idea to the president, Bill Carleton, Chairperson on the Parks committee and he was in support of it. I have been planning to make a formal presentation about the garden, gain the NWCA's support, and open up ongoing communication with them. Thank you for your time and consideration,
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4/14 Email to Planners
Hi, Ladies!
I hope Linda is enjoying her vaca and NOT reading this email right now! :) Melody's vaca is on the way, so that means it will be Sue's turn soon! :)
I talked with Bill Dawson for a long time today in regards to what seems to be a HUGE discrepancy between our vision for a successful community garden and their vision for a "no issue for them" community garden. It was very helpful and here is what he said:
1. talk with NWCA to get their support. I plan to contact them today and set up a time to present at their meeting. I hope you will come with me!
2. find a representative from NWA. We do not have any representation for our area, so this will take some legwork. more support the better AND they speak directly to the city council, so this is important.
3. meet with Maureen at the park. I hope you can come to this too. Bill is going to come. He said It HAS to be more than me! I am inviting the SHRA board too, but I am especially going to get Tom there. Emphasize this is wanted by the community.
4. capture quotes from the neighbors in support of the garden. would someone be willing to do this? this would mean sending out an email or calling people to ask for quotes AND looking through the letters than came in aobut the garden and pulling quotes out (and then asking permission to use them.)
5. Apply for friends of the park status. I need your signatures. I need to get Tom's too!
6. If things don't work out with Maureen, we need to talk with Rachel, who is Priscilla Tyson's assistant, and then schedule a meeting with Councilwoman Tyson. We need to get her involved and ask for concessions. She is really behind projects like this. Also, we can get Charlita Tovares involved from the health aspect.
7. contact water and power about water access.
8. Prepare your case: Click here to see that information in the other post.
I hope Linda is enjoying her vaca and NOT reading this email right now! :) Melody's vaca is on the way, so that means it will be Sue's turn soon! :)
I talked with Bill Dawson for a long time today in regards to what seems to be a HUGE discrepancy between our vision for a successful community garden and their vision for a "no issue for them" community garden. It was very helpful and here is what he said:
1. talk with NWCA to get their support. I plan to contact them today and set up a time to present at their meeting. I hope you will come with me!
2. find a representative from NWA. We do not have any representation for our area, so this will take some legwork. more support the better AND they speak directly to the city council, so this is important.
3. meet with Maureen at the park. I hope you can come to this too. Bill is going to come. He said It HAS to be more than me! I am inviting the SHRA board too, but I am especially going to get Tom there. Emphasize this is wanted by the community.
4. capture quotes from the neighbors in support of the garden. would someone be willing to do this? this would mean sending out an email or calling people to ask for quotes AND looking through the letters than came in aobut the garden and pulling quotes out (and then asking permission to use them.)
5. Apply for friends of the park status. I need your signatures. I need to get Tom's too!
6. If things don't work out with Maureen, we need to talk with Rachel, who is Priscilla Tyson's assistant, and then schedule a meeting with Councilwoman Tyson. We need to get her involved and ask for concessions. She is really behind projects like this. Also, we can get Charlita Tovares involved from the health aspect.
7. contact water and power about water access.
8. Prepare your case: Click here to see that information in the other post.
SHRA Entrance Makeover to Raise Funds
Hi, Everyone!
We have some residents signed up to help, but we would love more. The dates for our SHRA entrance makeover will be:
4/25-Saturday-weed/edge/plan
5/9-Saturday-shop/plant/mulch/trash removal
This schedule makes it possible for families to participate both days without committing two weekends in a row. Please email me to let me know you are willing to help (even if it is just for an hour). This will help us to divvy up the tasks.
We have some residents signed up to help, but we would love more. The dates for our SHRA entrance makeover will be:
4/25-Saturday-weed/edge/plan
5/9-Saturday-shop/plant/mulch/trash removal
This schedule makes it possible for families to participate both days without committing two weekends in a row. Please email me to let me know you are willing to help (even if it is just for an hour). This will help us to divvy up the tasks.
A Great Example of a Kick of the Garden Day from LAMCG
Greetings on this beautiful day!! I am emailing because you have agreed to set up a table at the Leave a Mark Community Garden Kick-off Event this Saturday . I would like to share some details. I am certain this weather will clear and our kick-off will be wonderful!! First, we will have AV available!!! If you would like 5 minutes to represent your program/service, please respond by Thursday. If you want to use power point slides, please send them with your reply (by Thursday). Secondly, please check the list below for spelling and accuracy. Send any corrections to me by tomorrow (Wednesday) 6pm.
On Saturday, please arrive at the property (4818 Parsons Avenue) around 10am to set up your display. We will have tables for you. The asphalt drive will be CLOSED during our event, so please use the dirt drive just north on Parsons to access the property. If you look to your left when you turn in you will see the garden!! The parking crew will be on sight to assist you.
Light snacks will be provided, however, you may want to pack a lunch. Schedule:11-11:25: Free time, arrival11:25: Call to shelterhouse (Jenn)11:30: Invocation (Steve)11:35: Introduce Nancy Peebles (Jenn)11:35-12:05: MG presentation (Nancy Peebles)12:05-12:15: Q&A12:15/after questions: Introduce Dee (Jenn)12:15-12:20: FPN info (Dee)12:20-12:25: MCCWJC (Sherry Tarlton)12:25-?: Other speakers if they want time12:30: Inform about other orgs/Release to tables (Jenn)12:30-1:30 free time1:30: clean-up and start to work in the garden
If there are any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. I thank you all so much for your support of this wonderful opportunity for Leave A Mark to serve the community. Jenn Stanke
On Saturday, please arrive at the property (4818 Parsons Avenue) around 10am to set up your display. We will have tables for you. The asphalt drive will be CLOSED during our event, so please use the dirt drive just north on Parsons to access the property. If you look to your left when you turn in you will see the garden!! The parking crew will be on sight to assist you.
Light snacks will be provided, however, you may want to pack a lunch. Schedule:11-11:25: Free time, arrival11:25: Call to shelterhouse (Jenn)11:30: Invocation (Steve)11:35: Introduce Nancy Peebles (Jenn)11:35-12:05: MG presentation (Nancy Peebles)12:05-12:15: Q&A12:15/after questions: Introduce Dee (Jenn)12:15-12:20: FPN info (Dee)12:20-12:25: MCCWJC (Sherry Tarlton)12:25-?: Other speakers if they want time12:30: Inform about other orgs/Release to tables (Jenn)12:30-1:30 free time1:30: clean-up and start to work in the garden
If there are any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. I thank you all so much for your support of this wonderful opportunity for Leave A Mark to serve the community. Jenn Stanke
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