Joe Hirsch, Parks and Recreation Director

PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Joseph J Hirsch, Director
v:207-283-3139
f:207-282-8210
parksandrec@sacomaine.org

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Thu. 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.



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Saco Community Garden
MISSION: The Saco Community Garden's Mission is to create a garden following organic practices, provide affordable garden plots for growing healthy food and flowers, support a community of gardeners and promote a green and sustainable Saco.

The Garden is at Haley Park on King Street in Saco. It is a place for people to rent a plot and garden for themselves. There is enough room for 48 individual plots in quality loam augmented with MOFGA certified organic compost. Onsite amenities will include: water hookups, garden shed, wheelbarrows and hand tools, on-street parking, and compost area. Volunteers organized this project, and they continue to help make this community of gardeners a success.

Anyone can volunteer and anyone can sign up to rent a plot while space is available. In addition, Master Gardeners can be contacted to assist those new to gardening as well as answer your gardening questions throughout the season.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Rent a plot with us
Volunteer to lend your ideas and skills
Spread the word to potential gardeners and supporters
Donate tools or other garden supplies
Make a financial donation

Contact us to rent a plot, donate or volunteer


NEWS

Looking for an older article? Check our News Archive


ALERTS ON LATE BLIGHT, MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE AND TOMATO HORNWORM


FREE Canning Jars


Fence Posts Go In/Shed nears Completion



The COURIER Highlights SCG!!

Thanks to our very own COURIER for the excellent article on 5/6/2010 regarding the SCG, its' mission and supporters.




Journal Tribune Highlights SCG!!

Thanks to our very own Journal Tribune for the excellent article on 5/21/2010 regarding the SCG, its' mission and supporters.


Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club Donates to SCG....Thanks!
Bushels of Thanks to the Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club for their generous donation to the Saco Community Garden. The donation was presented by President, Steve Morin, to SCG Steering Commitee member, Diane Lambert on 5/5/10. Thanks also to David Lowe, Chair of the Charitable Giving Committee.


Shed Raising has started ! Come See !
If you drive by the garden you might catch a glimpse of the "shed raising" which is being done this week by the students of Biddeford Center for Technology. These students represent Saco, Biddeford, and our other surrounding communities.



New YCMGV website and Follow Master Gardener Classes via Blog


1st Annual SCG Meeting at Run of The Mill 3/23-JOIN US!

ALSO..read on for Garden Preparation Updates, Plot Rental Status, Discount for renters from Moody's Nursey and How to build a Cold Frame!!!


Another good reason to become a member of the SCG!!

Moody's Nursery to establish a Discount Program for the Registered Saco Community Gardeners. Plot applications are now being accepted. Forms available on our webpage.


Masons Support Saco Community Garden


Letter of Thanks

Letter of Thanks from the Saco Community Garden Chair, Margaret Mills. Submitted to the Sun Chronicle, Journal Tribune and the Courier the week of December 27th 2009.


Fundraising Thanks!!!

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CONTACT INFORMATION
Saco Community Garden
c/o Margaret Mills
168 Simpson Road
Saco, ME 04072
207-283-1025
sacocommunitygarden@gmail.com



RELATED INFORMATION
Guidelines and Garden Rental Plot Application

Bylaws

Pamphlet

Gardening resources

Calendar of Events

MINUTES

SCG Minutes 6_8_10

Next meeting: Tuesday, June 22nd, at the Saco Community Center at 6 PM.




SCG Minutes 6_22_10

Next meeting: Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 at the Saco Community Center at 6 PM.


Minutes 5_25_10


Minutes 5-11-2010


Minutes 4_27_10


4_13_10 Minutes


3_23_10 Minutes


3-9-2010 Minutes



STEERING COMMITTEE
Peg Mills: Chair
H: 283-1025
C: 756-5060
pegmills@maine.rr.com

Mary Alice Tripp: Vice-Chair
H: 283-1965
mtripp@maine.rr.com

Diane Sevigny: Recording Secretary
H: 283-1717
diane7e@gmail.com

Diane Lambert: Communication Secretary
C: 229-2435
mamamia207@gmail.com

Kathleen Dziadzio: Treasurer
H: 283-9605
arbonne@maine.rr.com

MEMBERS AT LARGE
Kathryn Garrity
H: 282-5474
eekathryn55@yahoo.com

Johanna Hoffman
H: 282-0318
sacoframectr@gwi.net

Joe Moreshead
H: 283-0121
jmoreshe@psmp.com

John Sherman
W: 283-3139 ext 102
jsherman@sacomaine.org

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Deering Lumber
LaValley Lumber
Maine Community Foundation
Maine Energy Recovery Company
Moody's Nursery
New England Grassroots Environment Fund Patriot Subaru
Peoples Choice Credit Union
Rotary Club of Biddeford and Saco
Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution
Saco Bay Rotary
Saco Masonic Lodge No. 9 F&AM
Saco Valley Credit Union
Smith Elliott Smith & Garmey Attorneys
Southern Maine Medical Center
York County Federal Credit Union
Winterwood Farm


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You can now research property lots through the city's Geographic Information System (GIS) maps. Just follow this link. Note: This will take you off the City of Saco website.

Saco Parks & Rec Volunteer Form
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Refund Policy
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Medical Policy
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Medical Information & Waiver Form
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Scholarship Policy
If you are interested in a program but do not feel you can afford it, please contact us so we can attempt to help you.

Scholarship Contributions
If you would like to help support our Scholarship efforts by making a contribution please contact us at 283-3139.