School or Community Site
Alan Day Community Garden
Physical Address
34 Whitman St.
Norway, Maine 04268
Contact Name
Annie Kern
Category
Vegetable and herb Garden, Flowers and ornamentals, Orchard, Greenhouse or hoop house, Composting, commercial kitchen
When was your garden project started?
2013
What type of facility hosts your garden?
Community garden, greenhouse, community kitchen
What programs does your garden project include?
Outdoor/experiential learning for elementary students, Youth Leadership Program for teens, cooking lessons on site in commercial kitchen
Does your garden have a paid coordinator?
Yes
Who volunteers in your garden?
Community members, local businesses, students
How is your garden project funded?
In kind donations, grants, and fundraising
What community connections do you have?
Engagement with local schools, Robert’s Farm experiential learning site, Healthy Oxford Hills, Maine Network of Food Councils, Community Food Matters, Fare Share Food Co-op, Somali Bantu Community Association, The Progress Center, Maine Farm to School Network, Western Foothills Land Trust
Who tends the garden when school’s out?
Alan Day Community Garden’s Youth Leadership Program
What are your future goals?
Establish a cooking school for teens
What is your most significant need?
Funding for operating expenses