Yreka Community Garden

A Project of The Siskiyou Arboretum/ PO Box 36, Yreka Ca 96097

A Place where individuals, families, and groups may grow nutritious, fresh vegetables and fruit for themselves and community food banks.

 

The Garden Will:

*      Improve food security for those in need

*      Improve nutritional awareness and promote healthy eating habits

*      Provide opportunities for positive social interaction and recreation

*      Offer educational programs on topics related to gardening and nutrition

*      Promote the health and well-being of participants with special needs

*      Nurture curiosity and provide hands-on education in the Children’s Garden

 

Where Will it Be?

-On Knapp St. at the corner of N. Oregon, by the basketball court.

 

We Need Your Help!

Let’s Work Together to Create a Better Community!!

Contributions will assist with the purchase of the following:

*       Tools/garden equipment

*       Materials for constructing Raised Beds

*       Top Soil

*       Compost

*       Mulch

*       Irrigation equipment

*       Weed-eater

*       Materials for a shade structure, Community Bulletin Board, Picnic Tables

*       Insurance Costs

*       Utilities

Our goal is to have the garden up and running by Spring, 2009

 

For Information, Volunteer Opportunities or Donations Please Contact:

Tiffany Paine

(530) 842-3808

tiffrice@hotmail.com

Please Send Your Tax Deductible Contributions To: The Siskiyou Arboretum

PO Box 36, Yreka, CA 96097

*Tax ID #946001437