Keeping the Discovery Garden growing
A county library that has built an outdoor demonstration and educational garden seeks assistance in continuing to develop and perfect the garden by adding shade structures, installing walkable paths, and providing tools/materials so volunteers can maintain the garden.
Why It Matters
Expanding the garden will allow for more opportunities for free quality programming, school enrichment field trips and a space for community members to relax and interact. It has become a place for community residents of all ages and abilities to gather, plant, harvest, share knowledge and relax in the restorative surrounding of gardens.
The Impact
“One of the goals of the Discovery Garden is to be a resource for healthy, fresh foods in the downtown neighborhood,” wrote project nominator and Mesa County Libraries’ volunteer coordinator Kelsey Sprys. “The nearby grocery store where many residents were able to walk to closed almost three years ago. The Discovery Garden's numerous vegetable beds, fruit trees and herb garden are easily accessible and available to harvest by all community members. Enhancing the garden and adding wheelchair accessible picnic tables will make the garden an even more welcoming resource for the neighborhood and visiting community members.”
The Discovery Garden's numerous vegetable beds, fruit trees and herb garden are easily accessible and available to harvest by all community members.
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