A Nanaimo organization looking to grow some green is getting just that from a bank known for its trademark green.
The Young Professionals of Nanaimo received a $5,000 grant from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation to go toward a community garden.
Mountain Equipment Co-op also provided $2,000 through its Urban Sustainability Grant program, while the City of Nanaimo is giving in-kind donations of municipal services to get Phase 2 of the group’s community garden project growing.
“We are very pleased with the recent contributions,” said Jenn Bogwald, community garden coordinator for the YPN, in a press release. “The money will help ensure the continued growth and maintenance of the YPN gardens. To date we’ve received a number of in-kind donations of materials and many people have offered volunteer hours.”
Phase 2 of the project will include building additional beds for community members, building a gazebo for educational purposes, building a semi-permanent sign on each site and a shed for tools, seeds, materials and a first aid kit.
The YPN gardens are in winter mode, though there are still beds available for individual and corporate sponsorship. For more information on the project or to volunteer, please e-mail gardens@ypnanaimo.com.
