This e-Newsletter includes the latest news on the construction of the new Rodney Reservoir Park, details of the Social Soil gathering 10/26, media coverage, and a new survey.
WHO WE ARE: Green for the Greater Good is a group of neighbors working to transform the Rodney Reservoir into a beautiful park for all to enjoy.
1. RODNEY RESERVOIR PARK CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Construction has started at the Rodney Reservoir site, and banners announcing plans for the park’s opening in Spring 2025 have been installed! Hinge Collective has continued to refine the community-led design to include more than 300 native trees, native meadows, trails, community gardens, outdoor classrooms and sustainable infrastructure at the site. The City received an additional $500,000 from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support these plans. You can sign up for Hinge’s email list for updates on construction here.
2. SOCIAL SOIL Event, Saturday, 10/26, 11AM-2PM @ 301 N. Harrison (LACC)
Green for the Greater Good, Free Food for All Delaware, and amazing partners invite you to SOCIAL SOIL: Nurturing community through food-sharing, gardening stories and activities, a free event hosted at the Latin American Community Center’s 301 N. Harrison location.
This bilingual (Spanish/English) event will feature a free delicious meal created by Free Food For All Delaware. We will also have the chance to talk about community gardening, stewardship, and strengthening our neighborhoods. There will also be community design activities with Living Lab and resources and giveaways!
RSVP is encouraged but not required. All are welcome to this free event! Thanks to all our partners and supporters!
3. VOLUNTEER FOR THE SOCIAL SOIL EVENT
Do you have spare time this week to cook and prepare for this event with Free Food For All DE? Would you like to help us deliver the event on 10/26? Please sign up here.
4. HOLISTIC OPEN HOUSE LOOP, OCTOBER 25-27
Interested in learning more about other gardening and community spaces. Check out the Fall Holistic Open House Loop, a 3-day event happening this weekend dedicated to community, wellness, and holistic living, The Holistic Open House Loop is cosponsored by InnerSource Wellness Center and Urban Regenerative Sustainability, Greenbank Wellness Studio, The Healing Cottage, and Namaste For Life, hosts and organizers of the loop, and the many partners involved in the day. Learn about the Loops’ many activities and offerings here.
5. NEWS COVERAGE OF COMMUNITY EFFORTS TO TRANSFORM THE RODNEY RESERVOIR
If you haven’t seen it already, check out this Spotlight Delaware article covering the Rodney Reservoir project so far and what's ahead for community engagement. We look forward to even more neighbors and partners getting involved!
6. NEW COMMUNITY GARDEN AND URBAN AGRICULTURE SURVEY!
The City of Wilmington’s Parks and Recreation Department has launched a new survey seeking input on future community gardening offerings in the City (including at the Rodney Reservoir!). All are encouraged to complete the survey to share their opinions, inspirations and expertise!
GET MORE INVOLVED
Let’s keep working together to make sure our neighborhood is heard and the city continues to work with us on the future of the Rodney Reservoir! Here are some more ways you can get involved:
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Visit the website for the latest news.
Join weekly Saturday meetings at 10 AM at the Church of The Holy City at 1118 N. Broom Street. Enter to the right of the main door and enter through the side door.
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