Hey, folks! If you missed this announcement in the January enewsletter, here it is again. Amy ----- Started in 2003, Project Orange Thumb is a grant program that provides community garden groups with the tools and materials they need to reach their goals for neighborhood beautification and horticulture education.
During our inaugural year, we partnered with the Chicago Park District and the Garfield park Conservatory Alliance to provide tools, materials and support to three community gardens in Chicago. Marking our 5th successful year in 2007, Project Orange Thumb has provided over 100 community groups with over $200,000 to create and develop their own special community gardens. These included projects geared toward community involvement, neighborhood beautification, sustainable agriculture and/or horticultural education. Community garden groups, as well as schools, youth groups, community centers, camps, clubs, treatment facilities, etc. are encouraged to apply. Grant Recipients Receive: * Up to $1,500.00 in Fiskars Garden Tools * Project Orange Thumb t-Shirts for garden members/volunteers * Up to $800.00 for other materials such as plants, seeds, mulch, etc. Be sure to visit www.fiskars.com for more information and 2007 highlights. Sincerely, Amy DeShon, MPA Executive Director American Community Gardening Association (ACGA) 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, OH 43201 1-877-ASK-ACGA Direct Line: 614-645-1537 [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ The American Community Gardening Association listserve is only one of ACGA's services to community gardeners. To learn more about the ACGA and to find out how to join, please go to http://www.communitygarden.org To post an e-mail to the list: [email protected] To subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription: http://list.communitygarden.org/mailman/listinfo/community_garden_list.communitygarden.org
