The Oakley Community Gardens are almost here, but we need you to help make it happen!

The following message went out April 3rd 2014 to the Gardens Membership:

You're receiving this because you've attended an Oakley Community Gardens and Farm Taskforce meeting, or otherwise expressed an interest in the formation of the Oakley Community Gardens. As we finalize negotiations with the city, Slow Food, the school district, etc. we need your help!

There is a critical need for funds to secure insurance and materials, committed gardeners, and volunteers. We need and value your ideas and efforts!

http://oakleygardens.wix.com/community or http://tinyurl.com/oakleycg

If all goes well, we may be ready to start planting in early May! So it would be a good idea to start some seeds at home.

HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN DO:

1) We want you as a member of the Community of Oakley Gardeners, but if you don't want to receive future emails the most effective way would be to send a message through the website and also click the 'unsubscribe' link below.

2) Please sign the Garden Plots waiting list, the Farm Volunteers list, or both! Those interested in having a Garden Plot should review the proposed rules and regulations, or "Code of Conduct", and present us with your questions and recommendations.

3) Visit our new website, catch up on what's been going on, and let us know what needs to be fixed. (You can also find some of us on facebook.)

4) Volunteer to assist with soliciting donations, construction, administration, or whatever else you're interested in.

IMPORTANT DATES:

April 5th -12th - Volunteers needed to do outreach at the various Oakley Science Week activities.

April 12th - We need volunteers to staff an information booth at the Friends of Oakley Library 5k 10k fundraiser.

April 15th - The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Oakley Community Gardens and Farm Taskforce.

April 16th - The School Board will vote on our request to tap into their existing well at O'Hara Park Middle School.April 22nd - Oakley City Council Meeting. The council could vote regarding approval of our lease.

Our sincere thanks,Oakley Community Gardens