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Grand Valley Community Garden "Having a garden is a step toward a more ecologically durable and socially just society with tangible personal rewards." -Wisdom for a Livable Planet
Issue 1, April
Who We Are… During the Winter 2008 semester, students from PHI 376 Ecological Literacy and Sustainability course and Grand Valley State University (GVSU) faculty and staff members met to design and implement the Community Garden. The Garden was created to raise awareness on GVSU’s campus about the impact of individual and campus‐wide food choices. The Garden also provides an experiential learning and gathering space.
• We are a group of individuals who have a vision for the future that centers on local and organic food systems.
• We are passionate about gardening and producing our own food, as well as food for the local community.
• We are resilient—like our crops—and determined to create a foundation of sustainable food practices at GVSU.
Mission The GVSU Community Garden provides a forum for education, discussion and practice of the importance of consuming local
and organic foods. It also creates a space for learning about the environmental, social and economic constructs of food systems.
Upcoming Events 4.9.2009
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Contact Us:
Sign up for your garden plot begins today! Come to our table in Kirkhof (near Java City) from 9‐11 and 3‐7
Coffee and Discussion on the Sociology of Food with GVSU Prof. Jennifer Stewart KC 0072 7:00pm
Community Garden Meeting Open to all KC 2204 12:00 pm
Garden Crew: Sarah, Michael, Chase and Danielle [email protected]
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Vision for a Sustainable Future
The Grand Valley Community Garden provides students, faculty, staff and the Allendale community with a space to gather. We plan to promote experiential learning through the growing of food, build relationships within the community and host various education events and activities.
In the future, the garden will provide an avenue for individuals, groups and organizations to work together to foster a greater
Harnessing the passion and creativity of the GVSU community to create a more sustainable campus.
engagement with sustainability and environmental stewardship, as well as contribute to an overall sense of community on campus.
We will achieve this vision by engaging in the following initiatives:
• Outreaching to various GVSU student organizations, campus departments and community organizations to participate in the garden.
• Incorporating the community garden into the Grand Valley campus.
• Educating individuals and groups by hosting bi‐weekly events and activities associated with the development of a sustainable food system.
• Promoting local and organic foods, farmer’s markets and community events.
• Providing opportunities for students to engage in leadership development.
Fund Raising Needs
The Grand Valley Community Garden has many needs this season. We are looking to raise $10,000 to provide the garden with new tools, a sustainable bamboo fence, seeds and a paid intern. Our current fundraising plans include:
• Selling garden plots
• Selling tree saplings
• Applying for grants
• Partnering with local organizations
• Accepting donations
Please help us reach our goal and make an important investment in your community. Make checks payable to GVSU SEC. Mail to: Grand Valley Community Garden 224 Lake Ontario Hall 1 Campus Drive Allendale, MI 49401