Can MSU Extension get involved with a local garden? - Ask Extension
Hello. I am MSU alumni from class of 1997. I want to make MSU Extension aware of the garden at the Senior Center at Tucker Park in Harrison Township M...
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Can MSU Extension get involved with a local garden? #839820
Asked July 09, 2023, 9:42 PM EDT
Hello. I am MSU alumni from class of 1997. I want to make MSU Extension aware of the garden at the Senior Center at Tucker Park in Harrison Township MI. At this time I believe it could use the oversight and interest of MSU Extension and the involvement of diverse community members such as youth and younger or middle aged community members. Recently the Eagle Scouts got involved but it was in a state of neglect previously. Generally, I am of the opinion that a more inclusive volunteer core is needed. If you are interested, I want to inform your organization of another community garden in the same county that might also need better oversight. It is a garden in 9 Mile Road in Eastpointe MI 48021. I hope to hear from you soon.
Macomb CountyMichigan
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I oversee the Extension Master Gardener program in Macomb County and am going to email you directly to continue the conversation.
My email to the address listed was undeliverable. Here's what I wrote. Feel free to reply directly by email to <personal data hidden>
I am the consumer horticulture educator in Macomb Community and oversee the Extension Master Gardener program locally.
Is the Eastpointe location you describe the Eastpointe community garden? We do have a couple of volunteers active at that location.
Currently, our Macomb County Extension Master Gardeners are involved with projects involving community beautification, food security, restoration, and other topics at over 40 sites in Macomb County. We have approximately 145 active volunteers, and the demand for volunteers often exceeds our ability to serve all worthy projects in the community. If you have a direct contact with the Eagle scouts about a possible partnership at rejuvenating Tucker Park in Harrison Twp, I’d be glad to continue the conversation by phone.
