Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
An informational flyer is one simple and affordable method to get the word out. By placing it with
neighborhood organizations, you get a chance to talk with potential partners (when you ask permission
to post the flyer) and reach constituents.
Don't be shy about asking organizations or businesses if they'll include the announcement and meet-
ing information in their newsletters or blogs, or on their Facebook pages. If you have some foot sol-
diers—such as neighbors, friends, local junior or high school students in need of service-learning
hours—have them help deliver flyers to residences as well.
Places to Put Flyers
Religious organizations
Schools
Community centers
Senior centers
Local government offices
Libraries
Park field houses
Daycare centers
Newspaper offices
Restaurants
Health clubs
Office parks
Grocery stores
Medical offices
TOOLS FOR SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS
If you're familiar with community organizing or have a job where meetings are the norm, some of this
information is a no-brainer. If you're not, the tried-and-true meeting methods presented here will serve
you well for any group meeting you need to conduct.
THE FIRST MEETING
You can't invite too many people to the first meeting. The more folks who know about the meeting
and the interest in a community garden, the more assets and new friends you potentially have—people
with skills that can help move the project along. It is imperative to give the members of the community
in attendance—those who might be impacted by the future garden—a true sense of involvement in the
garden's development, from the start. Some may decide not to attend future meetings, or to be involved
in the garden at all, but they will at least know they have the option to participate.
Your first organizational meeting may be more introductory and social than anything else, and that
is just fine. This is where all the players, interested individuals, and organizations gather to learn about
each other and what each has to offer. As a group, participants will hear about the work so far to bring
the garden into existence, as well as the givens that have been identified and established up to this point.
While it is important to get everyone introduced and up to speed on where the project is to date,
don't rush things. If this first meeting is more about understanding the interested parties, so be it. A
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