boxes, a shade structure, parking, a pathway connecting Spen- ce Drive to Park Street, and an exploration trail. Most of the work is expected to be completed in 2025. The $24,500 in total PTP funding will be specifically used for a tool storage shed, signage, fencing around the gardens, and a water tank. Additionally, the project received $10,000 in funding from Tree Canada through the Community Tree Grants program. This funding helped support the orchard portion of the project with the planting of various apple, pear, peach, and other edible va- rieties. We are grateful to Tree Canada for helping add to a sus- tainable and productive project. The garden has been officially approved to be named the “Arda Falconer Memorial Community Garden” for the next 20 years, in honor of the Falconer family’s generous contributions to the project. Learn more about Municipal Parks and Facilities at www.strath- roy-caradoc.ca. Photos courtesy of the Strathroy-Caradoc Municipality
Arda Falconer Memorial Community Garden by the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
The Municipality of Strath- roy-Caradoc recently host- ed the grand opening of the new Arda Memorial Com- munity Garden located at 231 Park Street, Strathroy. The park consists of many amenities that include a series of ground plots and accessible garden boxes that are available to the community for rent.
Falconer Family
This project was made possible by many great community groups and volunteers came together in a short period of time to make it all happen. Strathroy-Caradoc Council approved $14,500 in funding for a new Community Garden from the 2025 Progress Through Part- nership Program (PTP) to match recent contributions by Gary Falconer Limited, Holy Cross Secondary School Construction Guild, Telha E-top Metal Roofs, and Acorn Tree Service. This is in addition to the $10,000 contribution from the Strathroy Ro- tary Club that was matched with PTP funds from the 2024 program. Thanks to the generous support of these local businesses and community groups, the garden is set to include multiple garden
Memorial Bench within the Garden
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