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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 4.9.2009 4.17.09 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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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 

4.9.2009 

4.17.09 

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