The Claremont Community Gardens Program

Past, Present and Future

5/08 Program Partners:      Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Penn State Cumberland County Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners; Capital Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Area Council; Carlisle Lions Club & Claremont Auxiliary; County of Cumberland Presented by: Claremont Gardens Committee

Program Mission:      Create self-sustaining garden therapy program; Construct physical sites to conduct education sessions; Promote connections with outdoors in a controlled manner; Demonstrate health and wellness benefits of intergenerational programs; Benefit community, residents, family, staff of CNRC.

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      Program Objectives: Educate/certify staff on benefits of horticultural therapy; Training/networking opportunities for staff with Penn State Extension Master Gardeners Program; Improve and maintain existing garden areas; Three new gardens (Birds & Butterflies, Sensory, and Intergenerational); Wheelchair-accessible walkways throughout gardens; Provide tools to physically and mentally challenged residents.

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Trial and Idea Garden Presented by: Claremont Gardens Committee •Community-based garden has been in existence for nearly 10 years •“Tips and Tours” educational programs take place every spring/summer •Need to expand and provide ADA accessibility to residents and general public.

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Robert Coleman Garden :   Initial Garden areas created in 2002 Improved access/pavilion added in 2005 2006 5/08 Presented by: Claremont Gardens Committee

Robert Coleman Garden :   Garden is tended by residents Local volunteers assist 5/08 Presented by: Claremont Gardens Committee

New Garden Projects:

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Birds and Butterflies Garden

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Intergenerational Garden

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Sensory Gardens

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Birds and Butterflies Project:   Monitoring, observation and education Goal to involve the residents and community 5/08 Presented by: Claremont Gardens Committee

Birds and Butterflies Project:

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Intergenerational Garden Project:

Bring children and seniors together for fun and learning…

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Intergenerational Garden Project:  Create an interactive garden experience for all!

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Sensory Garden Project:   Provide an area for sight, sound and touch therapy Focus on dementia unit residents 5/08 Presented by: Claremont Gardens Committee

Sensory Garden Project: 5/08 Presented by: Claremont Gardens Committee

Overall Program Plan:      Finalize proposal/budget; Formalize partnerships; Seek appropriate funding sources- grants, foundations, private donors; Develop timeline/schedule for projects; Implement projects with a phased approach. 5/08 Presented by: Claremont Gardens Committee

PLEASE HELP OUR GARDENS GROW!

If you are able to provide “seed money” toward any of the projects described, please visit one of our tables at the beginning or end of the tour…OR contact one of the project partners. THANK YOU!

5/08 Presented by: Claremont Gardens Committee

For more information or to get involved: Claremont Community Gardens Program 1000 Claremont Rd.

Carlisle, PA (717) 240-1903 www.ccpa.net

www.capitalrcd.org

5/08 Presented by: Claremont Gardens Committee