We are offering full scholarships to anyone willing to give 10 hours of volunteer work. That’s a win/win for all!
GARDENING EDUCATION
Stephane Leon, our gardening educational director, has put together a comprehensive program that teaches the full ecosystem of planning, planting, growing, harvesting, eating, cooking and preserving all the delicious fruits and vegetables that we grow locally. The course is valued at $199, but through the generous donations of our sponsors and donors, including Lamb Chevrolet, Dignity Health, Solstice Ridge 11, Prescott Luxury Realty & Investments and many others, we can reduce the price to $99. Want more good news? We are offering full scholarships to anyone willing to give 10 hours of volunteer work. That’s a win/win for all!
TEACHING THE NEXT GENERATION ABOUT GROWING FOOD
Our mission at Make 100 Healthy Foundation and the Prescott Food Forest is to teach people how to grow food and then help others do so, too. The fellowship, camaraderie and positivity experienced are long-lasting. Currently, we have close to 500 people in our community that all have a desire to learn about growing food and gardening. Our Gardeners Of Destiny (G.O.D) students apply these skills in their own homes and by helping others that might not be able to. We want everyone possible to be self-sufficient and to eat nutrient dense, non-GMO fruits and vegetables. This is an ideal way to stay healthy now and in the future.
One of the primary areas we are focusing on is schools. We recently hosted a group of eighth grade students from Trinity Christian School that came to offer their time and efforts as a service project. We were able to prepare our indoor greenhouse and the outdoor gardening beds at B Organic Farm. In two days, we were able to do over 100 hours of work. What a blessing! Thanks to Michelle Conley and these wonderful students for a job well done.
INTRODUCING the G.O.D SQUAD
As part of our community volunteer goals, we have launched a new program for graduates of our Gardeners Of Destiny course, The G.O.D Squad. The concept is simple. We are seeking two to three people teams to help families and aging or disabled neighbors in their own gardens. If you or someone you know needs help in your garden, or you want to lead your own G.O.D Squad, please email prescottfoodforest@gmail.com for details.
CHARITY STARTS IN OUR COMMUNITY
None of these programs and opportunities would be possible without our core team of Master Gardeners and volunteers who oversee all aspects of growing food and managing students and volunteers. A special thanks goes to Stephane Leon, LeRoy Miller, Debra Ott, Ann Smeltzer, Greg Eddolls, Kathryn Crew, Kim Plancich, Ann Herrington and many others who have been amazing teachers and workers for our Prescott Food Forest @ B Organic Farm. We could not do any of this without the welcoming hospitality of Mark and Ginny @ B Organic Farm. They have blessed us with access to their property. Thank you!
GOLF TOURNAMENT TO FUND SCHOLARSHIPS SOLD OUT
In closing, I want to extend my appreciation and gratitude to everyone who has signed up to play in our First Annual Rock the Garden Open Golf Tournament at The Club at Prescott Lakes. It’s completely sold out, allowing us to fund scholarships, purchase gardening supplies and to support community outreach. If you want to donate, please go to prescottfoodforest.com and look for the donation tab. We are an Arizona 501(c)3 non-profit. As we like to say, “Let’s get growing!” QCBN
By John Murphy
John Murphy is the founder of Make 100 Healthy Foundation and a former chair for the Commission on Well-Being for the City of Prescott. He is also a realtor in the Quad Cities. He can be reached at John.teammurphy@gmail.com or 928-899-1341.
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