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Our Story
We are a community of gardeners passionate about growing food while supporting community. We are involved with decision making on garden policies and activities under the leadership of a volunteer Board. MCG has a non-profit status under Farmer to Farmer, Inc a 501(c)3 non-profit with whom we share similar visions. Our story began in 2010 when we became the reality of a group of community leaders and energetic Americorp Vista Volunteers. Growth was slow the first several years as challenges were being met one by one. In 2014, after getting a water line to the garden, we saw steady growth in number of plots rented as well as building of community. Common gardens were added in the years that followed.
The city of Menomonie leased this 2 acre plot which is a part of Phalen Park. Gardening at MCG can not be a commercial venture nor can we construct permanent structure. Our accomplishments are listed on the Donate tab. Gardener meetings have been held monthly except for last year due to the pandemic. The public is welcome to tour our gardens. Translation services are available through U.W. Extension. Please ask us how to connect with them. Calendar for 2021 Year
March 1st --Applications mailed out and posted
April 1st - Last day for returning gardeners to claim last year plot April 15 to 30 -- Water Extension Project being done April 15-30 -- tilling after water lines completed April 20 to 30 -- Assignments will be made for new applicants and other requests from returning gardeners May 1-8 - Garden Opens May 11th - first garden meeting of the year. June 8th - Garden Meeting July 13th - Garden Meeting July 24th - Stepping Stones Tour of Gardens August 10th -Garden Meeting August 17th - Garden Picnic September 14th - Garden Meeting October 12th - Garden Meeting (last for the year)
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Our Mission - To create a place of sustainable agriculture, horticulture education and community. Our goal to contribute to the legacy of stewardship for generations to come through leading by example.
Board Members
Mary Lotten - President/ Acting Treasurer 715-556-4241 Judy Zimmerman - VP Sheryl Grant - Secretary Willie Miller - Garden Manager 612-718-2140 Kathy Westaby - Social Media FB Mary Lotten - Website Email address: menomoniecommunitygarden@gmail.com 7/13/21 Nondiscrimination Policy. No otherwise qualified individual shall be excluded from membership on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, ethic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, genetic, information, and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. (clarification and approval at 7/13/21 Garden Meeting)
Meeting Minutes 2021
May 11, 2021 Minutes (click) June 8, 2021 Minutes (click) July 13, 2021 Minutes (click) |
