Champion Community Garden
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2014-05-01
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Ohio State University. Office of Outreach and Engagement
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IMPACT. 1: Community Reinvestment. Generous financial gifts from the City of Columbus and Scotts Miracle- Gro Company provided resources for site improvements, including materials for seven raised beds, gardening tools and supplies, and a library -- 2. Food Production. During our first growing season (Mar – Nov 2013), we produced and distributed 50 lbs. of vegetables (tomatoes, green bell peppers, egg plant, green beans, carrots, and greens) to neighborhood residents. During our second growing season (Mar-Nov 2014), we plan to grow even more with the addition of six raised beds -- 3. Learning. Gardening, food systems, and food preparation. The Little Free Library Literacy Initiative. Social Justice. All neighborhood and community residents are welcome, regardless of race, class, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or national origin. In addition to books, our Little Free Library is stocked with workerfriendly newspapers and other critical literature.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Community Properities Impact Corporation; Greater Columbus Growing Coalition; Four Seasons City Farms; Growin to Green; Franklin Park Conservatory; Strader's Garden Center
PRIMARY CONTACT: Rob Bennett
COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Community Properities Impact Corporation; Greater Columbus Growing Coalition; Four Seasons City Farms; Growin to Green; Franklin Park Conservatory; Strader's Garden Center
PRIMARY CONTACT: Rob Bennett
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Engaged Scholars, v. 2 (2014).