Guelph Enabling Garden (The)
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GUE0008 | Last Modified: 09 May 2019 | Last Full Update: 05 Apr 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | GEG |
| Website | www.enablinggarden.org |
| Social Media |   |
| 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 |
| Description (Site) | Located near Evergreen Seniors Community Centre |
| 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 Meetings vary, Jul-Aug |
| 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 |
