[Communications] Are you here?

[Lorraine Kells]

Viviana,

Glad you were able to pick up plants.  I have included JW Glass on
this reply as well as other members of the Communications Team.  We do
have a feature on our website where individuals and groups can
volunteer to help out in our gardens.  Honestly I'm not sure how to
connect you with those volunteers, so I'm hoping JW or someone on the
team will respond and tell you how to get in touch with them.

You might also reach out to neighboring community gardens or church
groups.  There is a garden at 1420 N Monticello Avenue. This
ornamental (non-food producing) garden is maintained by volunteers
from the community for the beautification of the park and enjoyment of
park patrons.  You might want to reach out to those volunteers by
contacting Breanne, and I've included her in this email.
communitygardens at chicagoparkdistrict.com

If you could plan ahead although very soon as well, there is a form
you might want to use to get volunteers.
https://chicagocommunitygardens.org/community-garden-work-days/

Best,
Lorraine











On Fri, Sep 27, 2024 at 12:22 PM Ortiz, Viviana <vmortiz3 at cps.edu> wrote:
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> Hello, thank you for responding. We picked up a good amount of perennials. I am trying to organize a team of parents to help. Is there anyone from your organization that can help us plant? We are located at 1234 N. Monticello. Cameron Elementary School.
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> Thank you,
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> On Fri, Sep 27, 2024 at 11:52 AM Lorraine Kells <lxkells at gmail.com> wrote:
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>> No, I'm not.
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>> On Fri, Sep 27, 2024, 10:46 AM Ortiz, Viviana <vmortiz3 at cps.edu> wrote:
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>>> Hello lorraine,
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>>> Are you here at the distribution?
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>>> On Thu, Sep 19, 2024, 1:42 PM Lorraine Kells <lxkells at gmail.com> wrote:
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>>>> Hi Viv,
>>>> be used
>>>> I emailed your call for help to our chairs and committee teams.  I hope you will get a good response from some of them.  There is a Fall Perennial Distribution coming up Friday, September 27. If you register your school garden now, even if it is yet to be built, you will receive perennial plants that can be used. You can plant them and transplant them.  It's a good start to what could be a pollinator bed supporting butterflies and insects in your school garden.  I've attached the flyer, please register soon.
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>>>> Meanwhile I said I'd pass along what documents we have, but nothing compares to in person resources.  Attached is a very detailed, but very helpful piece that works for school gardens as well.
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>>>> Best of Luck,
>>>> The Communications Team
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> Viviana M. Ortiz
> Students in Temporary Living Situations Advocate
> Defensora de Estudiantes en Situaciones de Vivienda Temporaria
> Cameron Elementary School of the Arts
> 1234 N. Monticello
> Chicago IL 60651
> 773-534-0403
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