Meridian Co-Op Gardeners Presentation to city FINALMeridian Co-Op Gardeners
Moving Forward in 2015
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The City of Meridian…
A place to live, work play, AND…
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GARDEN!
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We are…
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It’s all about community and gardening.
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2014 Statistics
28 families (This was a 53% increase in the number of families participating from the previous year.
86% increase in total number of people within the families.
13 members from last
year have remained participants for 2015.
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2014 Highlights
1300 + volunteer hours
Grew numerous vegetables, fruits, and herbs.
Eagle Scout Raised Beds utilized
Donated over 3800 pounds to the Meridian Food Bank
Education of young people
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Meridian Food Bank Weekly Donations
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2015 Goals: To create and sustain naturally grown produce for the purpose of providing healthy food to our participants and those in need.
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To paint and maintain our shed in the maintenance yard.
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To better manage our water use.
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To explore composting with the city and ways to amend the soil.
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To build new and existing partnerships.
City of Meridian
Mountain View High School FFA
Robyn Hoskins
Spyglass Gardens
Edwards Nursery
North End Organic Nursery
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To find better ways to support our tomatoes.
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To find ways to locate the garden and contact information.
Sign
Kleiner Park Amenties Map
City of Meridian website
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Exploring the idea of creating more community gardens through the city.
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Thank you…
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