2. why we chose the garden project
to educate on the importance of
buying local and organic foods and
to help develop an understanding of
food systems
to connect with where our food comes from
and to better understand the complexities
of our environment
3. why we chose the garden project
• the project gives back to Grand Valley
• involvement with the community and bring a diverse group of people
together to help create a cultural shift in the way we view our food
• increase awareness about ecological literacy and sustainability
5. so you want to be a LOCAVORE?
importance of eating locally grown,
organic foods
• community
• strengthening of local economy
• diversity of foods
• healthier soils, foods, plants and people
• tasty choices
• livable landscapes
6.
7. campus
community
s t e w a r d s h i p . r e l a t i o n s h i p s . g r o w t h . s o l i d a r I t y . e q u a l i t y .
8. education
“The way to do something is to start doing it and learn from it.”—Myles Horto
Grand Valley’s mission:
Educating and involving
students to shape their
lives, their professions,
and their societies.
9. garden logistics
• located on Luce and 42nd
St
• 60 total plots measuring 8’ X 10’
• 4 common beds for planting
flowers to attract pollinators
• bamboo fencing
• organic, non GMO seeds and
fertilization required
• some tools provided
• must maintain garden plot weekly
• monthly events/potlucks/speakers
• blog/facebook group for questions
gvsugarden@gmail.com
10. greenhouse
full service organic farm
environmental studies major & minor
LEED certified environmental studies building
the future
11. how you can get involved
join the “garden crew”
stay connected and join the facebook group
help find donations for materials such as money, seeds, tools, wood etc
tell your friends, parents, professors, employers
use your talents to help plan events, create artwork, be a speaker
