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a great community story in richmond, indiana

Mary Scott Park: A Community Space and Living Classroom

Mary Scott Park: A Community Space and Living Classroom

Mary Scott Park: A Community Space and Living Classroom

An ambitious civic plan to develop community park space resulted in a discussion. The plan for an orchard was born at Wood Block Press.

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Mary Scott Park: A Community Space and Living Classroom

Mary Scott Park: A Community Space and Living Classroom

They say a picture is worth a thousand words and we couldn't agree more! We have a thousand thanks to everyone involved, so here are some great pictures and music to boot!!

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A Community Need

Mary Scott Park: A Community Space and Living Classroom

Starting a Broader Solution

In our community, there are food deserts and this affects the health of residents. A public fruit orchard was proposed and the local schools responded.

Starting a Broader Solution

Creating Potential for Student Contributions in a lasting way

Starting a Broader Solution

WBP campaigning and fundraising spread awareness of the project, which was greeted warmly at every turn. People came out to support the project and encouraged us every step of the way.

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Connecting to Education

Creating Potential for Student Contributions in a lasting way

Creating Potential for Student Contributions in a lasting way

Teachers were the first ones we talked with. The enthusiasm of a number of highly skilled educators gave the project the necessary learning design and use.

Creating Potential for Student Contributions in a lasting way

Creating Potential for Student Contributions in a lasting way

Creating Potential for Student Contributions in a lasting way

Teachers and students came out to do the heavy lifting. Numerous classes, including special needs students worked to put plants in the ground.

Connecting Students

A Space to Enjoy and Meet Others

Connecting the Community

Numerous individuals and businesses contributed their resources or expertise to promote the project. WBP worked with multiple granting agencies including the IHCDA.

Connecting the Community

A Space to Enjoy and Meet Others

Connecting the Community

We cannot succeed without our neighbors. They helped with planning, planting, and are there for the upkeep. Each of us see a little bit different value in the orchard, but it's here for us all.

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A Space to Enjoy and Meet Others

A Space to Enjoy and Meet Others

A Space to Enjoy and Meet Others

In addition to the fruit access, this community orchard  doubles as an outdoor science classroom. In this space, you can learn about apples, berries, wildflowers, pollinators, food production, food sustainability, and more than can be listed here. Teachers have helped design and written a curriculum for it.

See The Journey!

See The Journey!

A Space to Enjoy and Meet Others

They say a picture is worth a thousand words and we couldn't agree more! We have a thousand thanks to everyone involved, so here are some great pictures and music to boot!!

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