In attendance: Stephen, Helen, Joe, Priscilla, Caroline, Susan, and Pat
NEGEF Grant report approved
Additional expenses modified to include 2 bags of germination mix.
Anticipated need for funds from a NEGEF Grow Grant
Garden Infrastructure: PhotoVoltaic Pump and watering system, Tool Shed 10×12, Additional Garden Beds, Sliding Garden Gate, Signage . . .
Tools: Garden cart, shovels, hoes, hoses, etc.
Seed Storage and filing system
Seeds for pollinator project and specific seed production varieties
Flower boxes for pollinator project in collaboration with Pat’s group.
(*We are working in the direction of a greenhouse as we build capacity in the school.)
Possible additional Funding needs:
Teacher Training Funds
Harvest Festival Support
We have had the A-frame bulletin sign for street level advertising donated to us.
We are collaborating with a flower box group by growing out pollinator friendly flowers. Opportunity to involve school kids in germinating seeds and growing the flowers.
Future Workshops:
Mushrooms: Ask Chris and Jen if they will lead the charge on Mushroom work to set date. Hold it at the fire station
Green-up day: May 3rd workshop to coincide with Green up Day, possible talk by Hank Art from Williams College about water quality, invasive species, local environmental issues
Next Meeting April 3rd.
Stamford VT Seed Savers 