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To wrap up #EarthMonth, this weekend I graduated from Forest ReLeaf of Missouri's Tree Stewardship program, which included 12 hours of classroom instruction and 15 hours of volunteer work. Over the past month, I participated in some local volunteer activities, including: 🌳 Planting trees along the Great Rivers Greenway 🌱 Potting tree seedlings at the Forest ReLeaf nursery 🌷 Pulling tulips at the Missouri Botanical Garden 🚮 Picking up trash and removing invasive species with Open Space STL 🧤 Mulching and pruning park trees with STL Neighborhood Foresters The most important thing I learned during this program ... There are some amazing organizations in St. Louis making our city a greener, healthier and more beautiful place to live. If you're like me and at times feel overwhelmed by the immense amount of work needed to safeguard our environment, go out and give a few hours of your time at one of these (or similar) organizations. You'll feel better knowing that you made a lasting and positive impact on your community. That, and say no to mulch volcanoes 😉 (Seriously though, they're awful for trees.) If you're in the St. Louis region, please check out these incredible organizations. #volunteer #arborday #earthday #stlouis #sustainability #community #conservation

Community Gardens: A Story 1 year ago...our co-ops went out into the community, praying for ways to bring fresh produce to our friends and neighbors who were most likely below the poverty line in financial terms. We met with a local community leader and discussed the needs. We found a spot that would be great for a garden. As we talked, it became clear that we would be seeing a need and single handedly meeting the need. We would do the work. We would provide the solution. As the best community developers know, that approach does not breed community development. It only sows dependence and in later phases, contempt for the provider, INSTEAD of a "we're in this together" approach that brings about dignity and restoration that true community developers understand and appreciate. So we kept praying, but backed off on the provision, unless we had community support and leaders. This past spring, a local church leader in the same community (different church) felt led to start a garden with his skills that would provide for the neighbors in our community. The church members jumped in to help. He did not know who the recipients of the produce would be. We prayed, they sowed. When it came time to harvest this summer, they had an abundance of vegetables and were running out of homes to share them. The produce kept coming. We were able to introduce the two neighbors and connect them in a meaningful way - neighbors helping neighbors. NOT Frameworks Lab co-ops providing a solution for the community at large. We asked the Lord of the harvest to provide. We did the connecting, knowing the people and the needs. God did the rest. "It's not she who plants nor she who waters but God who makes the growth." 1 Cor. 3 #communitydevelopment #howdoyouframework #loveyourneighbor

Gardening Gurus: Tending to community plots not only cultivates vibrant gardens but also nurtures bonds. As neighbors share seeds, tips, and the fruits of their labor, these green spaces become hubs for connection and growth.😇 #ConnectToGrow growzilla.co #growzilla #community #communitybuilding #communitygrowth [community, community building, community growth, community management, community development]

North Tyneside Council has secured £11,300 of Coronation Living Heritage Funding to help local community groups establish orchards, like the Whitley Bay Community Allotment and Orchard. The funding covers a one-off payment to set up the orchard, with a small allowance the following year to plant replacement trees. To register your interest and receive an application form, please email treeplanting@northtyneside.gov.uk and mention the Coronation Living Heritage Fund. An orchard is a collection of fruit and, sometimes, nut trees. They can be grown in small spaces and don’t need acres of land for planting. The minimum number of trees for an application is five. Community orchards are excellent places for people to come together to plant and cultivate a variety of fruit trees. They can become a hub for community activities and events. Jean Morrison, Secretary of the Whitley Bay Community Orchard and Allotment, is encouraging others to start a community orchard: “We started out with some abandoned land, covered in bramble and rubble, with lots of anti-social behaviour problems. We’ve now transformed it into a haven for the community. It’s for everyone, and for anyone to use, including children and community groups." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g3adsjyh

Spring is nearly here ... hurray 🌱🌼👏 What better way to celebrate the change of season than to plan some time in the great outdoors. Be in nature, have that time away from the four walls and desk. Each year #keepbritaintidy encourage people across the nation to become #litterheroes, venturing out and taking action in their local community, helping to create a better environment for all. 🏆Let's make 2024 the biggest and best 'Great British Spring Clean' ever!! 🙌 How to get involved 👉 Find an event in your local area Community groups are everywhere, the hidden heroes keeping our greenspaces, beaches and waterways tidy. Look for events in your area, check your local council, 'friends of' groups, local events pages. Facebook is a great place to find these. Offer your help, it's rewarding in many ways. 👉 Can't find an event near you? Create one! Get a group of collegues together for an hour out of the office, tackle that area that needs some love 💚 #lovewhereyouwork Make some time at the weekend and involve your family. Teach your children to #lovewhereyoulive Litterpicking equipment is normally supplied by groups but if not, invest in some gear, make it a regular thing. Adopt a street perhaps. Look online or contact Helping Hand Environmental 🤔 Why take part? 🟢 Litter is an ongoing challange, it's bad for the environment and bad for our wildlife. Let's help rid our environment of it. 🟢 Being in nature is good for the mind and soul. Knowing your making a difference... it's going to feel even better!! 🟢 Rewards come in many forms, making a difference feels good. Download the LitterLotto app and enter prize draws for your efforts 👌 For extra tips and advice visit: https://lnkd.in/eYVN7GtA Share your stories and log your litter picks at: https://lnkd.in/erR9u8ap and LitterPic Inc. 🔴 TAKE PART 🟠 HAVE FUN 🟢 MAKE A DIFFERENCE Remember, your home extends beyond the garden gate 💚🌏 #litter #litterpicking #makeadifference #protectnature #lovenature #beachcleanup #gbspringclean #community #communityaction #volunteer #volunteering #corporateevents

We are happy to share that London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) is now part of the Evertreen planting community! They’re the London Early Years Foundation or LEYF Nurseries for short; a family of 40 nurseries across London. They’re a social enterprise, which means they’re all about helping serve our children and communities, not about making a profit. They know that the experiences a child has when they are very young shapes their future chances of becoming healthy, fulfilled adults. That’s why they’re passionate about giving every child access to excellent Early Years education and care. It’s also why 77% of theirr nurseries are in areas of deprivation. They believe that working in Early Years is not just a job: it's about helping to change a child's life. Check them out! #Evertreen #Green #GreenSolutions #Community #Planting #nature #Forest #Trees #Network #Amazon #Rainforest #Tropical #GrowWithNature #PlantATree #SustainableLiving #ForestRevival #TreeLovers #BreatheLife #GreenFuture #NatureReborn #TreeHugger #ClimateAction #rootingforchange

📣 Here's our next Hull What's On video, which is all about the amazing KCOMhome team who spent the day with Pollinate Eco Garden Hornsea! ✅ To view the full video, please click here: https://lnkd.in/eARf6CkJ #CorporateVolunteering #eastriding #hull #smile365

Did you know that 11% of land in the Chicago region is made of up rare natural areas like forests, prairies, and wetlands? And that they provide critical ecosystem and community benefits? Learn more about how the Foundation supports conserving these vital areas through place-based grantmaking, deep partnerships, and a commitment to advocacy and capacity building. #landconservation #chicago #philanthropy #conservation

Community engagement is very key in conservation

Green Thumbs Unite: In community gardens, seeds of friendship sprout alongside the plants. Together, we nurture not only blossoms but bonds, cultivating a shared space where the growth of veggies mirrors the growth of connections.😇 #ConnectToGrow growzilla.co #growzilla #community #communitybuilding #communitymanagement #communitydevelopment #communitygrowth #communityfirst #communitystrategy