Geneva Park District Winter 2018 Program Guide Winter2018_FINALWeb

The Community Gardens at Prairie Green is a cooperative partnership between the Geneva Park District, the City of Geneva and the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. The Community Gardens feature 124 garden plots located on the west side of Geneva at the intersection of Peck Road and Bricher Road. Each garden plot measures 20 ft by 30 ft. Twelve plots are designated for organic growers. Five raised beds are available for use by gardeners with limited mobility. Proof of mobility issue must be given at time of registration. These beds will be given out on a first come/first served basis. The garden plots will be open from dawn to dusk between April and October. The Geneva Park District will oversee the seasonal operation of the garden. Park District staff will rototill all of the plots after October 31 annually. Returning gardeners have first priority to renew their contracts, so each year a limited number of plots are available. If plots are not available, a gardener can be put on the waitlist. The waitlist is handled chronologically. Gardeners will be contacted by phone if a plot becomes available. Gardeners are responsible for the maintenance of their garden plot. Gardens will be checked periodically for maintenance. If a garden appears to need attention, gardeners will be notified by email and phone. Plot Fee: $45 Geneva Park District Residents / $60 Non-Residents Registration Code: 5611901-01 Important Info: 2018 Registration Opens: December 5, 2017 Returning gardeners will receive same plot number. New gardeners will be assigned plots beginning on January 30, 2018. Plot Reservations must be made in person at Sunset Community Center, located at 710 Western Avenue or Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center, located at 3507 Kaneville Road in Geneva. e l Benefits of Community Gardens m . NEW! Secrets to a Successful Community Garden Ages 18+ 1 Class Vegetables from the home garden are fresher, may have better nutrient values, and are often less costly than those sold in stores. In addition to providing wholesome, low-cost food, vegetable gardening is an interesting hobby, one in which the whole family can take part. Learn how to have a successful gardening season with this series of classes offered by the Geneva Park District and the University of Illinois Extension gardening educators. Instructor: Peck Farm Staff (TB) $10 • Studies have shown that community gardeners and their children eat healthier, more nutrient rich diets than non- gardening families. • Exposure to green space reduces stress and increases a sense of wellness and belonging. • Community Gardens restore oxygen to the air and help to reduce air pollution • Community Gardens provide families and individuals without land of their own an opportunity to produce food and to share knowledge and skills Peck Farm Park Starting Out Right: Planning Your Community Garden Plot Th 1/25-1/25 7:00-8:30pm 1411905-01 Keeping It Going: Maintaining your Garden Th 2/8-2/8 7:00-8:30pm 1411905-02 Taking Care of Business: Garden Diseases, Insects and Harvesting Th 3/22-3/22 7:00-8:30pm 1411905-03 Yes, You Can (Canning) Th 4/19-4/19 7:00-8:30pm 1411905-04 Resident Registration Day December 5 9

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