Step 1: meet with the community garden organizer and the detention center facilitator to discuss space, water, and resources

Step 2: One of our group members is a certified master gardener. She will research the types of pollinators in our area and the best plants to select

Step 3: engage our community- ask for volunteers to prep the area, plant plants, construct paths, etc. Also, request donations of seeds, cuttings, benches, etc.

Use of funds: the majority of the funding will be spent on plants, compost, mulch, and an irrigation system.

We have decided to collaborate with our neighborhood's community garden group and a detention center located in our neighborhood to create a pollinator garden. The community garden group already has an unused space available with water that would be perfect for a pollinator garden. Not only will it help their garden flourish, but it will also add beauty to an area that is currently facing neglect. The community garden was once a thriving place with many avid gardeners. Currently, it faces a lack of support and involvement. Hopefully our involvement will help to spark more interest in the garden and also in neighborhood beautification efforts. The detention center will be a great source for volunteers looking to meet their community service hour requirements by helping in the construction and maintenance of the garden.

Hi all, excited to join. I am hoping our pollinator garden gets funded!