mcdowell mountain community garden presentation
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DESCRIPTION
A brief presentation describing the MMR Community Garden Project.TRANSCRIPT
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M. Preston ClarkeCo-Founder
Special Thanks to MMR Homes for their continued support!
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WHAT?
A community garden is a single piece of land gardened collectively by a group of people.
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WHO?
We're just a group of local people interested in gardening and our community.
We share the belief that community gardening can provide a terrific focal point for the McDowell Mountain Ranch community, something that will draw people out and get them involved.
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WHY?
Benefits of Community Gardens:• Provides a catalyst for neighborhood and community development• Stimulates social interaction• Creates opportunity for recreation, exercise, therapy, and
education• Provides opportunities for intergenerational and cross-cultural
connections• Beautifies neighborhoods• Produces nutritious food• Encourages self-reliance• Reduces family food budgets• Conserves resources• Preserves green space• Creates income opportunities and economic development
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WHERE?
Southwest corner of 104th Street & McDowell Mountain Ranch Rd
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PROPERTY FACTS
• Currently zoned for Open Space.• Two parcels:
• 217-14-003J, Owned by Scottsdale Unified School District #48
• 217-14-969, Owned by the City of Scottsdale
• Adjacent to:• Existing 95 space parking lot• McDowell Mountain Trailhead• Desert Canyon Middle School• Desert Canyon Shopping Center (Whitestone REIT)
• Pre-existing water and power sources
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INFASTRUCTURE ELEMENTS
• Gated entrance• Fenced enclosure• Equipment shed• Covered stage / general
purpose space• Rain catchment system• Solar power• Security / live video feed
cameras
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GARDEN ELEMENTS
• Individual plots• Communal plots• Citrus grove• Native desert plants• Herb garden• Compost• Earthworm garden
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LAYOUT EXAMPLE
Design by: MTH Design Group (www.MTHDesignGroup.com)
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DESIGN EXAMPLES
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POTENTIAL USES
• Personal Gardening• Communal Gardening• Workshops: Gardening,
cooking, music, etc.• After school programs: Girl
Scouts, Desert Canyon School classes, etc.
• Picnic Lunches• Farmers market
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WHO CAN USE THE GARDEN?
MMRCG will be open to all.
• Individual plots will be rented for a small yearly fee.
• Communal plots will be available to everyone.
• General use space will be available to all residents of McDowell Mountain Ranch.
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LEADERSHIP
The intention is to form volunteer committees to govern and manage the MMR Community Garden.
Volunteers Committees:• Steering Committee• Social Events & Community Outreach• Sponsorship• Operation/ Maintenance
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BUDGET
Yearly Estimated Cost:
Maintenance $5,000
Plants & Flowers $2,000
Utilities $2,000
Legal & Tax $2,000
TOTAL $11,000
Initial Estimated Cost:
Planning/ Design $7,500
Plants & Flowers $5,000
Ground Cover $2,500
Infrastructure $25,000
Fence $20,000
Tools $4,000
TOTAL $64,000
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SPONSORSHIP
MMRCG intends to seek technical, product, and financial support from:• Local business• National business with a local presence• MMR Home Owner Associations• MMR Residents• Community Garden funds
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SPONSORSHIP LEVELSX
Sunshine Sponsor Harvester
Master Gardener
Blossom Sponsor
Green Thumb Sponsor
Bee Sponsor Bulb Seed
X $10,000 $5,000 $2,500 $1,000 $500 $250 $100 $25 Available 2 2 4 10 20 20 20 20
Participate in Grand Opening Ceremony X XVerbal Recognition at Grand Opening X X X XFounding Sponsor Plaque X X X X X XBuilding Sponsor w/ Plaque XGarden Table or Bench X XPlanter Box X XPathway Sign X XBirdhouse XPlant a Tree XStepping Stone X X XLogo and link on MMRCG Website X X X X XFeatured in Newsletter X X X X XSocial Media Mention (Facebook & Twitter) X X X XPress Release Inclusion X X X X X XCertificate of Recognition X X X X X X X X
• Covered Stage• Shed• Entrance• Fence• Planter Beds• Solar Power System• Rain Catchment System• Irrigation System
• Tools• Security System
Potential Sponsorship Areas:
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TIMELINE
• Spring 2014:• Form initial committees• Approach local business to support marketing efforts
• Summer 2014:• Finalize landscape design plan & phases• Approach property owners (city/school) to petition for
use of the land
• Fall 2014:• Begin campaign drive to raise money for MMRCG
• Winter 2015:• Begin construction of MMRCG
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TAKE ACTION NOW
What you can do now:• Donate: MMRGarden.org/Donate
• Tell your friends to ‘Like’ us on Facebook www.Facebook.com/MMRCommunityGarden
• Sign up for the MMRCG Newsletter at www.MMRGarden.Org
• Show your interest in volunteering by using the form at: www.MMRGarden.Org/support-us
• Introduce us to anyone with connections to the city, schools, gardeners, and sponsors.
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THANKS!
Thanks for taking the time to listen to our presentation.
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