Spring 2018 - Love and Peas Community Garden

“We have worn those beds out” – from a local member from the “Love and Peas Community Garden”!  Yes, after nearly 5 years of planting food for members and local food pantries, it is time to rebuild the raised beds at the garden.  The event will be February 17th, starting at 8:00am and will go until we finish.  Please come and help with this large project, we are a small group and can use all the helping hands we can get.
 
This project is made possible by generous donations to the garden to purchase wood, wood screws, tools.

Thank you! "Hope to see you in the garden"

Annual Chunky River Float, please join us Spring 2018 for a “flora and fauna tour” of the Chunky River.  The event will be guided by Gail Barton, one of the leading experts of plant life in the Southeastern US.  It’s a fun day of relaxed swimming, wading, sitting in your canoe and learning about the diverse bio system of our region.  Date and details to follow.

Children's Programming: Growing Up Green!

To ensure a sustainable future, it is essential that our children are exposed to sustainable living.  We are excited to announce a new initiative "Growing Up Green!"  

​If your church, school or homeschool would like to schedule a tour of the garden, please contact gogreenmeridian@gmail.com or call 917-664-7255.

This is a free event, its held at the Love and Peas Community Garden, based on the time of year, the children can pick, plant or eat such variety of plants as fresh strawberries, carrots, sugar pod peas and blueberries.

The benefits of community – based gardening projects likely extend beyond food security, as gardens provide fresh vegetables, and the process of gardening involves physical exercise.  Family and social relationships can also be strengthened through community gardening; since community members provide advice and support to help overcome challenges and all receive the benefits the garden offers.  We offer a safe and diverse environment for families and their children to come and explore the world of growing your own food.  You will make friends, eat well and learn something new. “Hope to see you in the garden”; Spring Hours start February 17th, 2018.  We are in the garden as a group every Wednesday for “Weeding Wednesday” 4:00pm to 5:00pm and every Saturday Morning from 8:30am – 10:00am 


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raising awareness      |      connecting community      |      living well

Go Green, Meridian is a now it's own 501-C - 3 Non-Profit!

Mission
To increase awareness, connect the community, support our local farmers and businesses, and create a more sustainable and healthy life for the people of Meridian and surrounding areas.

Description
Our goal is to growing community around issues of sustainability by identifying sustainable initiatives, connecting those efforts, and expanding on them. We teach people to improve their quality of life through sustainable choices.

You do not need to become a member to join us!  We are a self funded group, we depend on donations to fund our efforts, contact Craig Wilkes if you have any questions, 917-664-7255 or gogreenmeridian@gmail.com.