Gympie Community Garden Inc objectives are to:
- Create a welcoming and flexible environment for people to work cooperatively
- Establish a regenerative garden on permaculture principles that is financially sustainable
- Establish a garden that is a positive and diverse environment
- Support and contribute to community-based sustainable economic development initiatives
- Encourage people to learn and appreciate the benefits of regional fresh, healthy and seasonal food
- Provide a space to create, display community art, hold community events and workshops
- Encourage groups to hold regular working days and ongoing projects at the garden
- Create an environment in which people can contribute their knowledge, learn from each other and develop new skills
- Encourage people of all cultures, economic backgrounds, ages and abilities to be involved in garden-related activities
- Promote awareness of the benefits of nature conservation and outdoor recreation
- Encourage practices such as recycling, organic cultivation, sustainable horticulture and self-sufficiency
- Practice integrated pest management, via companion planting for example
- Be non-partisan and non-aligned politically and not promote any political party or views
- Create a collaborative group that acknowledges, values and respects the different perspectives, opinions, abilities and characters of participants in the gardens
Location
Hosted By Gavin Hardy
