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"Thrilled to share my recent volunteer journey with Farm Patch, where we bridged community needs and sustainable farming. Over the last few months, my incredible team and I dove deep into understanding the local Asian community's preferences, bringing fresh, tailored produce directly to their tables. We got our hands dirty in the garden, fine-tuned the store's appeal, and launched a feedback loop that echoes the community's voice. This experience was more than just volunteer work; it was a lesson in the power of community engagement, data-driven decision making, and sustainable practices. #VolunteerWork #CommunityEngagement #SustainableFarming #DataDrivenDecisions"

"With the right mix of trust, data science, community engagement, and public interest, data can be used in a way that sincerely enables ecological safekeeping, especially benefiting communities that endure the most burdens... and that just happen to benefit everyone else, too." How do I create for-profit, non-profit, and government alliances? How should partners approach community-driven, place-based design? How do I build the intellectual, financial, and personnel capacity I need to engage with communities in a way that's non-extractive? Check out this short story I wrote about LivZero's collaboration with the Missouri Department of Conservation and Greenlink Analytics! https://lnkd.in/gm8pppax

🌿Community Stewardship Grants🌿 are available annually to support community-based projects that serve to protect and restore the local environment, enabling local community groups to undertake stewardship of natural resources in their local area. Grant applications close 20 May 2024. The Community Stewardship Grants are an initiative of the Western Australian Government managed though the State NRM Program at the Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development. Community-based NRM is directed and driven by local, catchment, or regional scale needs and priorities. It recognises the value of local knowledge, volunteer efforts and strong partnerships. The Community Stewardship Grants prioritise the direct involvement of local community groups in all project stages of design, planning and implementation, through which efficient and effective partnerships between government, industry, and community can be fostered. $7 million in funding is available to support community led NRM activities. The Community Stewardship Grants program involves both a small grants round and a large grants round: ◼ Small grants: Valued between $1,000 - $50,000. Are up to 18 months in duration. ◼ Large grants: valued between $50,001 - $450,000. Are intended for more strategic and complex projects. Are for up to 3 years in duration. https://lnkd.in/g-AUmBBG #agriculture #naturalresourcemanagement #agricultureandfarming #farmingforthefuture - South West NRM - Perth NRM - Peel-Harvey Catchment Council - South Coast Natural Resource Management Inc. - WA Landcare Network Inc - Fitzgerald Biosphere Group - Wilson Inlet Catchment Committee Inc - GeoCatch - Gillamii Centre Inc - Leschenault Catchment Council #NRM

Please sign the petition to save NYC community composting, yet again. As part of the Mayor's 5% budget cuts just announced, DSNY proposed cutting 100% of funding for community composting projects and compost outreach. These cuts are devastating for NYC's community composting. In total, DSNY's proposed budget will cut 115 community compost staff at 9 organizations including GrowNYC, Big Reuse, The Lower East Side Ecology Center, Earth Matter NY, New York Botanical Garden, Queens Botanical Garden Brooklyn Botanic Garden , and Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden . The 30-year-old Compost Project including the Master Composter program would be eliminated. This is a very small part of DSNY budget, and there are many other less vital parts of service - eg reducing trash collection frequency in low density neighborhoods - that could be cut instead - https://lnkd.in/ebZt9S_W

##StrengtheningCommunityForestRightsinAdilabadandKBAsifabadCPFs collaborationBRLF -Strengthening the Forest Community Rights in Telengana a brief insight into the initiative in collaboration with BRLF . The process includes-- a) Village Awareness campaign-to raise awareness for Community Forest Rights (CFR) provisions claim processes, documentation, responsibilities and benefits b) Formation of Forest Rights Committee for CFR claim documentation, sustainable management of forest resources for the benefit of Forest dwelling communities, FRC responsible for filing of CFR rights claims, conducting preliminary enquiry, verifying claims and management of resources. Transact walks are done to understand the boundaries and resources by elder members and experts from community. c) Resource mapping through PRA and GPS exercises done in collaboration and participatory process to identify and map forest resources, claim documentation preparation, approval process by Gram Sabha followed by Joint verification from Officals from Govt department of Revenue, Forest department and community forest right committee . CPF facilitates this process in Adilabad and KB Asifabad.    #CFR #Strengthening community #FacilitatingCFRprocess #Awareness #Telengana

In their article in today's Guardian (Trigger-happy councils mowing down our spring flowers? There’s a better way to do things.) Phineas Harper writes that "Systemic problems need systemic solutions. As a campaign to persuade individual homeowners to change how they garden, No Mow May is a charming but inherently limited initiative. However, as a tool to persuade not just individuals but public authorities to rethink their out-of-date intensive mowing and poison-spraying regimes, it can make a real impact on nature recovery in the UK." My local council (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead) have just introduced an initiative to encourage community stewardship of verges. My application is already in to take responsibility for the patch outside my house. 😀 It isn't a systemic solution but it's certainly a good start in returning agency to local residents. https://lnkd.in/e8_8CWPh #biodiversity #NoMowMay Simon Werner

🌳 A Green Revolution in West End 🌿 We are excited to share our latest project that's set to transform the West End into a vibrant urban food forest! This initiative is part of the City’s Neighborhood Partnership Grant program and reflects our commitment to sustainable urban development. Nestled in the Sulger subdivision, at 340 E. Busby Drive and 345 Sheila Lane, our urban food forest will grow on two City-owned lots. We’re rolling out this project in three phases: 1. Fencing: The first step is establishing a secure perimeter, and we’re making great progress. 2. Planning & Planting: Our efforts here are centered around rainwater harvesting, ecological balance, and planting diverse plant species. 3. Signage & Maintenance: We’ll install educational signage and have a solid plan for ongoing care. Echoing Hope Ranch, a Hereford-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has generously committed to maintaining the food forest for a decade. Together, we’re united in the mission to rejuvenate the Earth by implementing regenerative food systems! #JoinTheConversation Your input is invaluable to us. We invite you to a community meeting to discuss this exciting project: 📅 Saturday, March 2 ⏰ 10 a.m. 📍 Sierra Vista Food Co-op Let’s come together to cultivate not just a food forest, but a legacy of community and environmental well-being! #UrbanAgriculture #Sustainability #CommunityEngagement #FoodForest #ReapGoodness

Tatva Hills is making strides in forest fire prevention. Hear from our CEO, Mr. Ranjan Chopra, about managing strategies - Vetiver grass, buffer zones, and community outreach - all working together for a resilient ecosystem🤩💚 If you wish to be a part of our CSR initiatives, please write to us at csr@teamcomputers.com. . . #forestfireprevention #ecoresilience #sustainableliving #csrinitiatives #natureconservation #environmentalresponsibility #greeninitiatives #wildfireawareness #communityengagement #tatvahills #ceoinsights #videostrategy #corporateresponsibility #uttarakhandtourism #teamculture #csrleadership #ecofriendlypractices #trendingnow #reels #socialmediaforchange #videomarketing #workbetter #teamcomputers #greenfuture #conservationefforts #resilientecosystem #trendingvideo #teamcomputers

Letters of Intent are now being accepted for 2024 Biodiversity Conservation Grant With major support from Toyota Motor North America, the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) is excited to announce $200,000 in grant funding to support shovel-ready pollinator habitat enhancement projects on America’s Public Lands. Habitat enhancement projects should directly support the creation, restoration, remediation, improvement, and/or protection of habitats for important pollinator species such as butterflies, bees, bats, and more. The project should directly impact pollinators on at least 200 acres of public land. Additionally, projects should incorporate community outreach and engagement activities designed to educate and empower the public to help enhance pollinator habitats. Eligibility Requirements: * Open to non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations, state or federal government agencies, federally recognized tribes and local governments, and educational institutions. * Projects must be on public lands defined as any local, state, or federal government- or nonprofit-owned land that is accessible to the public for recreational use on a regular basis. This grant period will run from 7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025. The grant competition will be a two-part process. Those interested in applying must first submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) as an online application. NEEF will then select and invite a small number of finalists to submit a full application for review. From that pool, NEEF will then choose its grantees. The deadline for LOI submission is March 1, 2024. https://lnkd.in/ekAtQUUG

We heard that Los Alamos became a Bee City, so we were wondering, what does that exactly means? 🐝 The title "Bee City" in the United States implies that the city has taken specific measures to protect and promote the health of bees and other pollinators. This title is granted by Bee City USA: a non-profit organization that works to encourage pollinator conservation in communities across the country. Being designated as a Bee City implies that the city has made concrete commitments, such as creating pollinator habitats, reducing the use of toxic pesticides, public education on the importance of pollinators, and adopting policies that favor their protection. In summary, a Bee City is committed to promoting and protecting the health of bees and other pollinators through concrete actions and public awareness of their importance to ecosystems and agriculture. Did you know that? https://lnkd.in/ddGQdjwA