Backup Documents 03/26/2013 Item # 4CPROCLAMATION 1 4G
WHEREAS, community gardens create sustainable green activities and provide gardening recreation;
and,
WHEREAS, community gardens promote togetherness, increase residents' sense of place, promote
self - reliance and green spaces, promote education in environmental sciences and
environmental awareness as well as healthy lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, it is the mission of the Collier County Community Garden Initiative (CCC6I) to provide
Collier County residents access to community - supported gardens on public land, where
vegetables, fruits, flowers and herbs may be cultivated year -round and to inspire a love
of gardening in children and adults alike, and,
WHEREAS, the Collier County Community Garden Initiative is a volunteer not - for -profit organization
comprised of loco/ residents with funding provided by area businesses, residents and /ocal
non - profit organizations, and,
WHEREAS, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners and Parks and Recreation Department
are supporting CCC6I's goal to add community gardening plots in our beautiful community,
and,
WHEREAS, 601den bate Community Center has partnered with CCC6I and provided public /and for its
first garden with fruit trees, herbs, vegetables and flowers, and,
WHEREAS, the public is invited to participate in this community gardening project which develops
additional green space and healthy activities for families and individuals seeking CCC6I
garden plots to plant flowers and edibles, and,
WHEREAS, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners encourages community members and
businesses to become involved and assist with CCC6I's goal to design a comprehensive
community gardening program in Collier County.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida,
that Collier County Community Garden Initiative be designated as
AN AMBASSADOR OF COMMUNITY 6ARDL-7VIN6
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 26'* Day of March, 2013.
T.
DWI E. BROOK, CLERK