06.20.09 Pinkberry Fundraiser
Click here for details. Please bring this flyer with you!
06.10.09 Community Garden Update IV
Progress in recent weeks:
* Nineteen out of twenty raised beds have been completed.
* Demonstration strip has been completed.
* Irrigation trenches were dug.
* Irrigation pipes are currently being installed; passed initial inspection.
* Plans are being made for a grand opening ceremony in mid-July.
We will be holding workshops this month for our gardeners to learn how to be water wise.
“Check out our article in today’s Glendale News Press”
04.25.09 Rotarians at Work Day
Rotary is a volunteer organization with a membership of over 1.2 million in 200 countries. Today, Rotary Clubs worldwide joined together to go into their local communities and participate in a hands-on project.
Lucky to have a group from the Glendale chapter join us, we planted drought tolerant foliage (including fragrant lavender) and covered the grounds with mulch. The entire demonstration garden was beautifully landscaped and completed by noon!
04.10.09 Glendale History Bike Ride on April 18th
04.05.09 Fresh Content Added on Website
Check out the new photo album found on the Gallery page, featuring a pictorial timeline of the Monterey Eco-Community Garden. Also, find upcoming local events on our calendar, click on the Press link to read about us in the March 2009 issue of Glendale Focus, and check out our newest supporters on the Sponsors page.
03.27.09 Earth Hour 2009
The revolution known as Earth Hour began two years ago in Sydney, Australia. The message spread and millions of people have since participated.
Join the global movement. Simply switch off your lights for one hour (8:30PM-9:30PM) tomorrow.
Some Earth Hour activities…
-Taking an evening stroll in your neighborhood
-Stargazing from your patio or backyard
-Visiting friends for a candlelit dinner
03.13.09 Community Garden Update III
Our progress in recent weeks:
1. Our Garden Sale Fundraiser was a success - we raised $500! Thanks for all of those who participated! What’s more, at the end of the day, we donated the unsold items to Goodwill.
2. Native sycamores and oak trees were planted in the demonstration strip.
3. A temporary fence was installed.
4. The lumber, picnic table, and a new, custom-made bike rack were delivered.
Our most significant projects in the coming weeks will be to install the irrigation system and construct the raised beds.
02.05.09 Community Garden Update II
Here is an update on our community garden…
* Rich soil and mulch have been delivered by the City of Glendale.
* Rotor-tilling is complete.
* Debris is being removed from the site; decorative river rocks will be reused at the garden.
* Sixty-five fruit trees were donated by TreePeople. Fifteen have been planted and nearly 50 were distributed to the community on January 25th.
* Measurements were taken to delineate plot orientation and layout. Wooden stakes were established at key points.
Thank you again to the volunteers who help us accomplish our weekly goals!
01.19.09 Community Garden Progress
On-site work is underway at the Monterey Eco-Community Garden! Equipped with metal rakes and shovels, volunteers diligently began leveling the grounds in preparation of the mulch to be delivered this week. The fine grading process is in fact quite arduous. It involves removing large rocks, hauling soil, and cleaning up debris. What’s more, on Sunday we discovered a labyrinth of stubborn roots underground. Yet persistence paid off and we successfully removed them all.
Our activity has generated a lot of interest from curious passers-by. One gentleman even expressed his support by donating a brand-new set of garden tools! Thus, encouraged by the positive reception from the neighborhood, we hope to build on the momentum that has already taken place.
Special thanks to the extraordinary volunteers from Hope Worldwide!
Stay tuned for more updates.
12.25.08 Happy Holidays
With warmest wishes for the holiday season, the Coalition for a Green Glendale would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have contributed to our success in 2008. With your continued support, we hope to achieve bigger and better goals in the New Year 2009!