The community corner garden project came to life today, overcoming budget concerns with a plant donation from a neighbor and challenges accessing water. Future plans include assessing garden needs and engaging community volunteers for support.
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Let’s Grow Rogers Park: A Native Garden Project for and by the Community
It’s almost time! We’ll be planting this Saturday, May 31st, starting around 11 AM at the corner of Howard and Eastlake Terrace. I apologize for the last minute notice.I’ll have some basic tools and native plants donated by our lovely neighbor Jared. Feel free to bring any tools, snacks or plants you’d like to contribute,Continue reading “Let’s Grow Rogers Park: A Native Garden Project for and by the Community”
How a Community Survey Planted the Seeds for a Native Garden in Rogers Park
After the Galaxy’s Hedge Garden was removed, I initiated a survey to gather community opinions on a potential new garden. The survey revealed a preference for native plants and pollinator-friendly features. I plan to steward the new native garden, engaging interested community members in developing it.
Community Input Needed: Howard & Eastlake Terrace Corner Garden
The garden known as The Galaxy’s Hedge, featuring bowling ball planets and an AT-AT, is looking for a new steward. They are seeking community input for ideas on revitalizing the space. Residents are encouraged to participate in a survey to share their suggestions for the garden’s future.
Enjoying Community Green Spaces
Today arrived as a gorgeous sunny day! Yesterday’s coolness had disappeared, and the weather was in the 70s. I decided to walk over to P.O. Box Collective which was hosting a plant sale. I had heard that the group Recalcitrant Seeds would be handing out free native trees and I was interested in picking upContinue reading “Enjoying Community Green Spaces”
Birchwood Butterfly Corner 