Guelph Enabling Garden (The)
Record #: GUE0008 | Last Modified: 05 Apr 2018 | Last Full Update: 05 Apr 2018 |
Contact Information | |
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Alternate Name | GEG |
Website | www.enablinggarden.org |
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Alternate Contact | Anna Kroetsch, Registered Horticultural Therapist; Phone: 519-546-7027; Email: enablinggardenht@gmail.com |
Volunteer Coordinator | Wendy Lewis, Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 519-831-5419; Email: wendylew@sympatico.ca |
Primary Executive | D. Trevor Barton, Chair; Email: enablinginfo@sympatico.ca |
Alternate Executive | Leanne Warren, Accessibility Coordinator, City of Guelph; Phone: 519-822-1260 ext 2670; Fax: 519-763-9240; Email: leanne.warren@guelph.ca |
Site Location | Riverside Park |
Located In Community | Guelph |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Woolwich St and Speedvale Ave |
Mailing Address | PO Box 15 Guelph, ON N1H 6J6 |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Description & Services | |
Description (Agency) | Designed for people of all ages with varying degrees of physical and cognitive ability, the Garden celebrates the reflective, expressive and active connections with nature through multisensory garden features. |
Description (Service) | Located within a public park, the Garden is a living, interactive, accessible environment that fosters a sense of belonging and contributes to the well-being of the community. * wide accessible, textured walkways and raised garden beds invite visitors and participants of all abilities * free parking |
Hours | Board meeting (Guelph City Hall, Meeting Rm TBD) second Tue of the month 6 pm-8 pm, Jan-Dec |
Dates | Volunteer opportunities in the Garden, Apr-Nov Free Horticultural Therapy programming workshops and teaching sessions, May-Oct |
Areas Served | Guelph ; Wellington County |
Eligibility | No restrictions |
Application | Call or visit website for information For seasonal programming, see News and Events section of website |
Languages | English |
Fees | Membership - optional; $20/year individual or $50/year business |
Other Details | |
Legal Status | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
Funding | Grants ; Donations ; United Way |
Elections | At Annual General Meeting |
Print Material | See website for brochures and newsletter |
Subjects | |
Service Categories | Community Gardening ~ Disabilities Issues |