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One of the outcomes of our annual BIG heART Show and Fundraiser was the two hour workshop at local Power4Youth mentoring center. On hand was Frau Fiber, a widely recognized fiber arts expert and founder of the Sewing Rebellion. Teens and their mentors got to work side by side with Frau making vintage bicycle caps…
Trees in Rose Park We had a terrific tree planting in RP South last weekend spearheaded by Gabrielle Weeks, Sierra Club and Neighborhood Resources. Thank you Gabrielle and the tons of volunteers who came out – 62 trees are in the earth. Now we have several future actions from re-planting, re-staking to clearing out the…
Come out tomorrow for the last of 3 town hall meetings OR take the survey to improve our LB Transit. They are asking for our help. Rose Park Neighborhood Association has worked with the East 7th Street Collaboration to compile a fairly complete set of needs and ideas. But you might just have something that…
The Rose Park South neighborhood planting will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2017 . Rose Park South Neighborhood Tree Planting In Memory of Douglas and Scottie Hinkey Saturday, March 18, 2017 9 a.m. – noon Meeting Location: 7th St. Church (7th and Coronado) The community is hosting this tree planting in memory of Douglas…
From the desk of Margaret Madden Neighborhood Improvement Officer New trees are coming to the Rose Park South neighborhood in 2017! I am writing to invite you and your groups to volunteer to help plant them! I am honored to share that the community is hosting this tree planting in memory of Douglas and Scottie Hinkey….
The secret to a healthy and vibrant garden lies underground, with long, deep roots seeking water and nutrients. By caring for the soil in our gardens seasonally, we can control weeds, conserve water and have optimal plant performance. Once a year, in March or April, your plants will greatly appreciate a thick layer of mulch…