Montavilla Neighborhood Association

Grant for Community Garden at Berrydale Park

Jun 05, 2000

Metro, in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, awarded 18 environmental education grants totaling $105,219 to schools, cities, park agencies and community groups in Clark, Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington
counties. Funds will be used to encourage field and hands-on learning experiences focused on ecological systems and watersheds for residents in the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area. "These grants are about protecting the nature of our region," said Metro Executive Officer Mike Burton. "The projects promote public responsibility,
community involvement and stewardship of urban natural areas. We are fortunate to have active partners ready and willing to do this important work."
The grants program encourages partnerships between local governments, community groups, schools and private businesses. One of the grants will benefit the Montavilla Neighborhood directly through the Community Gardens
for Wildlife program. Volunteers of the National Wildlife Federation's "habitat stewards" program will partner with the city of Portland to encourage wildlife-friendly gardening practices. The program will involve children in gardening for wildlife activities at Berrydale and Clinton community gardens through summer and after-school programs. Partners:
National Wildlife Federation, Portland Parks and Recreation and Clinton and Berrydale community gardens. Project budget $12,057; Metro grant $3,150.