Agriculture PROJECT SPOTLIGHT Urban Agriculture
As one strolls through the grounds of Mack Park, the colorful flowers of the pollinator meadow nod in the gentle summer breeze. It is an escape into serenity, one that offers abundant opportunities for watching butterflies and bees enjoying the lush garden of blooms. It is easy to observe the success of 2020’s Phase One of the meadow project since the completion of its planting and its natural progression to Phase Two. In 2021, Phase Two of the Urban Agriculture Grant focused on planning and providing educational outreach activities. The continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, however, posed additional challenges for in-person community outreach workshops. To overcome these challenges, the District created a webinar series designed to educate participants on the general topic of gardening. The first in the series was “Backyard Conservation” which informed property owners on how to best implement conservation practices. “Starting a Community Garden,” the second webinar, focused on the benefits of having a local community garden. The third webinar in the series, “Ramping Up for Spring: Garden & Soil Conservation,” helped participants learn about the process of preparing ground for gardening. “Multi-Purpose Flower Gardens and Rain Garden Basics” was the final webinar in the
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