Sowers of Sustainability
Demonstration Rain Garden and Free Community Gardening Workshops
Rain gardens not only beautify the neighborhood; they also help absorb stormwater runoff. After a heavy rain, stormwater that isn't absorbed into the ground can damage foundations and sidewalks. And as stormwater rushes down streets, it picks up oil, pesticides and other contaminants that end up in our rivers and streams. Community vegetable gardens are a great way to involve neighbors in a project that provides healthy, nutritious food for residents and others in need.
We're looking for people in each neighborhood in the Green Impact Zone to become "Sowers of Sustainability." As a team member, you'll attend free community gardening workshops and help select locations to build rain gardens in your neighborhood. The program includes both classroom sessions, held at the Green Impact Zone office, and hands-on demonstration projects in the community.
Orientation and Classroom Training
- Tuesday, Aug. 17 and Tuesday Aug. 24, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- Green Impact Zone offices, 4600 Paseo, Kansas City, Mo.
Focus: Community organizing, resources and partnership building
Demonstration Workshops
- Saturday, Aug. 28 in Johnson County, Kan.
- Early October, date to be announced, at Beacon Light Church in Kansas City, Mo.
To sign up or for more information, contact Arletha Manlove, Green Impact Zone Lead Community Ombudsman, 816-936-8808.
