On April 22, 2023, a community effort took place at the Kate Danforth Community Garden in Corning, New York, in celebration of Earth Day. Members of the Corning Rotary Club, the First Presbyterian Church of Corning, the Corning Incorporated Sustainability Network, and other community members joined forces to replace worn-out garden beds.
After five to seven years, many of the original beds had outlived their usefulness. They were built of untreated commercial pine boards (1.5” X 5.5” X 8’), and it was time for an upgrade. The community members replaced them with 2”x10”x,8’ hemlock obtained from a local Amish sawmill. These new beds are expected to last for 10 to 15 years.
The weather cooperated on the day of the project, and everything was completed before the thunderstorms rolled in. The project was a great example of how Rotary is working within the community by collaborating with other organizations to get things done. Most of the volunteers were in their late 20s to early 40s, and they got to see what we can do in the community and how Rotary can fit into their way of doing public service. Community efforts like this one are also essential in promoting environmental sustainability. Thank you again to all the volunteers!
