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Community Garden Summer Update |
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Written by Genna Strauss
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Wednesday, 28 July 2010 19:57 |
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The community garden is looking wonderful! Please stop by sometime if you haven't got the chance. We are located behind the Pine River-Backus school near the football fields. Right now the produce is really starting to come in and it is keeping us all busy. Our only relief is that the rain has been relatively consistent so far this summer so we don't have to get out to our plots nearly as often. It seems the weeds are enjoying the rain as well so the battle continues.
The gardening classes are in full swing right now. They are open to the public and occur every other Thursday at 6:00pm throughout the summer at the community garden. You are more than welcome to join us. The gardening classes are funded by a grant from the Central Minnesota Regional Sustainable Partnerships and the Pine and Lake Country Local Foods work group in collaboration with the Region Five Development Commission. That means all our classes are completely FREE! So please join us for a new topic each class with great instructors. Find more details by viewing our previous post.
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Food Task Force Summer Update |
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Written by Genna Strauss
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Wednesday, 28 July 2010 19:31 |
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What a glorious summer! And yet life seems to get continually busier. The food task force is on hold right now. With commitments stretching us all very thin we have decided that it was in the best interest of our projects to but them all on hold.
Reflecting back on our start in October and all that has been done in Pine River since then is very exciting. Many of the goals this group has set out to accomplish have come to fruition due to local shopkeepers and other community organizations. We now have a few different sources for healthy, organic, and natural foods in bulk and from local producers. Food education is continuing to be pursued through PRB Community Education classes and Happy Dancing Turtle classes.
This task force will continue to support all the efforts that have already been achieved and those in the future. The group is filled with very strong individuals who will continue to bring positive changes to the area in everything they do. |
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Playground Equipment Chosen |
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Written by Quinn Swanson
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Thursday, 22 July 2010 21:42 |
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After much discussion - the playground equipment has been selected.
The Super Kind Kong Double Whammy Green Machine!
Stay tuned - we'll be asking for funding, help with installation and cheering-on throughout! |
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GreenSteps Task Force Update |
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Written by Quinn Swanson
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Tuesday, 20 July 2010 13:39 |
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The GreenSteps Task Force is working on 3 Pine River-Backus Community Education Classes on Energy Saving Home Basics.
The topics are: Air Sealing; Appliances, Gadgets & Thingamajiggers; Rebates, Incentives & Assistance Programs. Stay tuned for more information about these classes.
In addition, the GreenSteppers are looking into what it takes to be GreenStep designated. See the new MPCA GreenStep site at www.mngreenstep.org. Lots of good resources and information. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 20 July 2010 15:56 |
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Written by Genna Strauss
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Monday, 14 June 2010 17:56 |
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** Please help spread the word.**
Hello Community Gardeners and Friends,
The PRB Community Garden is proud to announce a series of free gardening classes. All of these classes will take place at the PRB Community Garden site behind the PRB school. The classes start at 6:00pm and will go for roughly an hour. Dress for the weather, however if it is raining the class will be relocated to the HUG campus. You may want to bring yourself a lawn chair.
All classes are FREE!! These classes are open to everyone interested so please let others know and forward this message on.
Date: THURSDAYS
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TOPIC:
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June 17th
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Mulch, Composting, and Soil Amendments
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June 24th
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Avoidance and Remedies: Pests and Disease
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July 8th
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Seed Starting
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July 22nd
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Food Preparation: Recipe Fun
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August 5th
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Seed Saving
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August 19th
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Preservation: Canning, Storage, etc.
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September 2nd
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Increasing Productivity: companion, squarefoot
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September 16th
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End of Season Plant Bed Care
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**Please RSVP to me (Genna) so our instructors can plan accordingly and we can notify you of any cancellations.**
This project was funded by the Central Minnesota Regional Sustainable Partnerships and the Pine and Lake Country Local Foods work group in collaboration with the Region Five Development Commission.
Happy Gardening and see you next Thursday the 17th!
Genna |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 08 July 2010 19:25 |
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