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Home My WebLink AboutItem #4 Community GardenThe garden will be developed in two • Follow our efforts on social media phases, with Phase one ready for Wocatello Community Garden gardeners in the Spring of 2027. Group), and spread the word • Donate to cover the costs for Phase I -Western half of property one-time needs, like fencing, ■ Level the ground & remove large lighting, and water. elms/debris Volunteer to help mulch the • Install water and electricity garden paths, plant and harvest • Lay out plots, pathways, and produce, and maintain the community areas garden. • Bring in topsoil, compost, and mulch 'I • Install the donated community garden shed • Sign up interested gardeners • Fence the garden to protect plots PortneufValleyPartners.arg o from wildlife 6rittaniHobson@kw.ccm o • Plant a small orchard, donated from Pocatello`s Historic i Neighborhoods ' 1 Phase II -Eastern half of property Thank you to our partners! • Level the ground, and extending * IFFT Foundation the plots, pathways, fencing, Portneuf Valley Partners water, and electricity to Eastern '. NeighborWorks Pocatello & half. Pocatello's Historic • Add a bee yard Neighborhoods • Add an outdoor classroom, with a • Whitebeard Dirtworks pavilion and picnic tables • The City of Pocatello -P Ov Community Garden Info Pocatello, ID PartneufValleyPartners.org To provide local residents with space to grow produce and flowers in a shared, cooperative environment, and to promote community, sustainability, healthy living, and fair access to fresh food. The Pocatello Community Garden is a cooperative venture under the umbrella of Portneuf Valley Partners, working with the City of Pocatello and local volunteers to fulfill a long time dream for the community. The garden is on a previously vacant, I acre lot leased from Pocatello at the NW corner of N Arthur and King avenues, an ideal location for many reasons Centrally located on a main corridor near the core of the city. open, unused lot with lots of sun • Next to the Portneuf river and Greenway, and across a walking bridge from Sacajawea Park. • Near lower income housing areas Growers can rent a garden plot for -$30 a year, where they will be solely responsible for growing their garden space, including planting, watering, weeding, and harvesting. Participating gardeners will contribute volunteer hours to the overall maintenance of the garden. The garden includes community plots to grow food for Pocatello food pantries. A garden shed will have a place gardeners can donate extra produce, as well as tools gardeners can borrow. W�11! F - 4•� Y? f l �iN[ •�i ��'! r�i9`i�� . �kl•9r� ti77.j f �.. !. ..� �S. The garden is on a previously vacant, I acre lot leased from Pocatello at the NW corner of N Arthur and King avenues, an ideal location for many reasons Centrally located on a main corridor near the core of the city. open, unused lot with lots of sun • Next to the Portneuf river and Greenway, and across a walking bridge from Sacajawea Park. • Near lower income housing areas Growers can rent a garden plot for -$30 a year, where they will be solely responsible for growing their garden space, including planting, watering, weeding, and harvesting. Participating gardeners will contribute volunteer hours to the overall maintenance of the garden. The garden includes community plots to grow food for Pocatello food pantries. A garden shed will have a place gardeners can donate extra produce, as well as tools gardeners can borrow. W�11! 4-10 v=rr P a Growing Something That Will Last Imagine a place where families grow fresh vegetables together, children learn where food comes from, neighbors share knowledge, and people of all abilities can enjoy gardening side by side. That vision is becoming a reality through the Portneuf Valley Partners Community Garden. Located on a one -acre city -owned property. the Community Garden will transform an unused parcel into a ,,velcoming. productive green space that provides fresh food. gardening education. volunteer opportunities, and stronger community connections. The project will be completed in two, phases, with Phase One opening for gardeners in Spring 2027. During Phase One we will: • Clear and prepare the property • Install water and electrical service • Create accessible garden plots and pathways • Build irrigation systems • Install a donated garden shed • Fence the property to protect crops • Plant a community orchard donated by Pocatello's Historic Neighborhoods • Welcome our first gardeners Thanks to generous community partners. several important contributions are already in place. The City of Pocatello is donating mulch. Bannock County is providing compost, a community garden shed has been donated, and fruit trees are being provided for the orchard. These gifts reduce project costs and demonstrate broad community support. To complete Phase One, we are seeking 581,000 in funding for essential infrastructure. Current funding priorities include: Project Estimated Cost Fater connection $13,000 Electrical service $10,000 Excavation and site preparation $8,000 Fencing and gates $18.900 Topsoil and soil preparation $15,000 ADA sidewalk and ramp access $6,000 Gazebos. tables, and benches $7,600 Irrigation materials $2,500 Lvery contribution moves us closer to opening day. Whether you choose to sponsor an entire project component, fund a portion of the infrastructure, or make a gift of any size. `-our investment will help create a community- resource that will serve families for years to come. Donors .N ill be recognized through project signage, social media, local media announcements, and other community acknowledgments. Naming opportunities are also available for significant gifts. Together, we can create a place where people gro-vv more than vegetables—thee grow friendships, skills. healthier lives, and a stronger community. Checks can be mailed to Portneuf Valley Partners, 204 N. 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