FW: Media Release: Envision a Downtown Edible Landscape on September 17
Scott Koepke
Thought this event from Fred might be of interest to school gardeners. Happy Harvest!
-sk
Sent: Friday, September 12, 2014 2:53 PM
To: Fred Meyer
Subject: Media Release: Envision a Downtown Edible Landscape on September 17
For immediate release
September 12, 2014
Contact: Fred Meyer, Backyard Abundance Director. 319-325-6810 or fred....@BackyardAbundance.org
Envision a Downtown Edible Landscape on September 17.
Iowa City, IA –
The entire south entrance of the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center will be planted with edibles. To gather community input on desired fruits and herbs, Iowa City Parks and Recreation and Backyard Abundance are hosting an “Envision a Downtown Edible
Landscape” event at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center in the Craft Room at 220 South Gilbert Street in Iowa City from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm on Wednesday, September 17. The event is free and open to everyone.
During the event, Backyard Abundance will introduce top edible plants and ways to use them in urban landscapes. Following the introduction will be a walking tour of the recreation center landscape where attendees can brainstorm ideas for making it edible, beautiful, and enjoyable.
“We want Iowa City’s public landscapes to be used for more than just recreation and ornamental plants,” said Chad Dyson, the Superintendent of Iowa City’s Recreation Division who is helping lead the project. “Our urban land can provide free food for residents while also creating beautiful habitat for desired birds and insects.”
The edible landscape expands upon the Children's Discovery Garden located on the west side of the building. The garden was designed by Backyard Abundance in 2010 to help increase children’s creativity and motor skills. It is a certified Nature Explore Classroom—a nationally-recognized program that increases children’s wellness by connecting them to the natural world.
For more information visit www.BackyardAbundance.org or call 319-325-6810.
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Iowa City Parks and Recreation oversees the development and maintenance of all Iowa City parks and administers park-related programs.
Backyard Abundance is an Iowa City-based nonprofit that helps build vibrant communities by creating beautiful, resilient landscapes that provide healthy food and habitat.
rong guo
Thank you for forwarding. I went to last Saturday's Park even out in Taylor drive. It is so nice to hear the vision that we will have a park in downtown.
Cheers,
Rebecca/Rong
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Thought this event from Fred might be of interest to
school gardeners. Happy Harvest!
-sk
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Scott Koepke
New Pioneer's
Soilmates organic garden education service for
children
319-248-6416
sko...@newpi.coop
"Building community
by building soil"
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