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RESOLUTI . 2012-105
HONORING COMMUNITY GARDENING DAY IN EDINA
Whereas, there are schoolyard gardens at Highlands Elementary and Concord Elementary providing community
gardening opportunities to hundreds of students,teachers, staff and residents; and
Whereas, schoolyard gardens educate students about land stewardship, providing a classroom for children and adults
to learn skills caring for the natural environment; and
Whereas, schoolyard gardens provide a living laboratory where students engage in hands-on skill building in math and
science;
Whereas, schoolyard gardens allow students to see the process from growing to harvesting to preparation to meal
time, making more likely that they would continue to make healthy eating choices; and
Whereas, schoolyard gardens have taught students the value of sharing with their community by donating excess food
to VEAP and other local food shelves near the city of Edina; and
Whereas, the city of Edina is participating in a collaboration among the cities of Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield and
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota to improve the health of our communities; and
Whereas, there are additional community gardens located at churches and apartment buildings bringing together and
uniting congregations and senior communities in the city; and
Whereas, community gardens build community by crossing cultural and socio-economic divides by providing cross-
cultural and intergenerational opportunities for neighbors to meet and work together; and
Whereas, community gardens combat inactivity, unhealthy eating habits and social isolation, thereby reducing risk of
diabetes and obesity; and
Whereas, community gardens provide access to nutritionally rich and culturally appropriate foods that may otherwise
be unavailable or new to students and residents; and
Whereas, community gardens provide horticultural therapy and exercise, helping to draw people out of their homes
and get active; and
Whereas, community gardens provide a more livable environment in Edina and present a positive local image to a
community's residents and visitors; and
Whereas, Community Garden Day will take place in the Twin Cities Metro area on August 11th, giving residents an
opportunity to learn about community gardening and visit gardens in their area,
Now,Therefore, Be It Resolved,That the City of Edina recognizes the role community gardens play in
making our city more livable, resilient and healthy.
Be It Further Resolved that the City Council of the City of Edina declares August 1 th, 2012 as Community Garden Day in
the City of Edina.
Adopted August 6, 2012
Attest: J-A 64���
Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk Jame-s' B. Hovland, Mayor
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street•Edina,Minnesota 55424
www.EdinaMN.gov•952-927-8861 • Fax 952-826-0389