Klamath Community Garden

Applications are now being taken for the 2011 garden season

Application deadline has passed, however we do still have a couple of plots available!

WHAT:

A community garden. The objective is to make garden space available to residents of Klamath Falls for the purpose of growing and cultivating edible crops.

WHO:

The Klamath Community Garden is open to residents of Klamath Falls. Preference will be given to those that do not currently have access to garden space.

HOW:

Members of the Klamath Community Garden will be assigned a 4' x 20' raised garden bed. Members will be given access to the garden space and will be responsible for all aspects of planting, growing, cultivating and harvesting thier assigned plot.

WHY:

To improve the health and well being of local residents. The garden will provide an opportunity for local residents to grow thier own food at minimal expense, improving overall health and alleviating hunger. The garden will offer an educational opportunity for members to gain skills that will last a lifetime as well as encourage healthy eating habity and offer an opportunity for increased physical activity.

WHERE:

320 South 6th Street, Across from The Ledge.

For more information on the Klamath Community Garden, contact Melissa Klegseth, 541-882-8846 or email mklegseth@co.klamath.or.us

This community project is sponsored by the following community partners: First Harvest of Rotary District 5110, Rotary Club of Klamath County, Rotary Club of Klamath Basin - Sunrise, Klamath County Health Department and Healthy Active Klamath, Kiwanis, Citizens for Safe Schools, The Ledge, Sterling Savings Bank.


Do the Fieldhouse Walk Where: Mike's Fieldhouse @ Sports Park off Foothills Dr When: 8 AM -12 PM; Monday - Friday. Donation requested. Healthy Active Klamath Community Sponsors: O.S.U. Extension Service Klamath County Public Health and W.I.C. Klamath Medical Clinic Sky Lakes Medical Center	Klamath Community Garden *Applications are now being taken for the 2011 garden season* Application deadline has passed, however we do still have a couple of plots available! COMMUNITY GARDEN PLOT APPLICATION COMMUNITY GARDEN RULES CONTRACT WHAT: A community garden. The objective is to make garden space available to residents of Klamath Falls for the purpose of growing and cultivating edible crops. WHO: The Klamath Community Garden is open to residents of Klamath Falls. Preference will be given to those that do not currently have access to garden space. HOW: Members of the Klamath Community Garden will be assigned a 4' x 20' raised garden bed. Members will be given access to the garden space and will be responsible for all aspects of planting, growing, cultivating and harvesting thier assigned plot. WHY: To improve the health and well being of local residents. The garden will provide an opportunity for local residents to grow thier own food at minimal expense, improving overall health and alleviating hunger. The garden will offer an educational opportunity for members to gain skills that will last a lifetime as well as encourage healthy eating habity and offer an opportunity for increased physical activity. WHERE: 320 South 6th Street, Across from The Ledge. For more information on the Klamath Community Garden, contact Melissa Klegseth, 541-882-8846 or email mklegseth@co.klamath.or.us This community project is sponsored by the following community partners: First Harvest of Rotary District 5110, Rotary Club of Klamath County, Rotary Club of Klamath Basin - Sunrise, Klamath County Health Department and Healthy Active Klamath, Kiwanis, Citizens for Safe Schools, The Ledge, Sterling Savings Bank.