E4C Community Garden Project

For several years, the Rotary Club of Edmonton West has supported the E4C charitable organization through hands-on work projects. Our Club has been asked to assist this organization by helping out with another worthy project.

 

The E4C is a not for profit organization that works to limit, alleviate and ultimately eliminate poverty in Edmonton.  E4C operates across the city, helping people get what they need to tackle life’s challenges.  An exemplary project is the Community Garden they have created at their inner city headquarters.  The garden is used as a tool in the healing process for women who have suffered abuse.

 

E4C is upgrading this community garden by raising the 10 planter beds by one foot and then filling with garden soil. The work is to be completed by May 1, at which time planting will begin. The project is divided into two parts on two separate days. Part 1 is the construction of the height addition to the beds. Part 2 is the filling with garden soil.

 

 

Rotarians and friends with basic carpentry skills

Chop saws (preferably those with trombone slides) that can cut through a 4x4 in one swipe

Hammers (to drive 5” Ardox nails)

Tape measures, small speed squares, marking pencils

Caulking guns (to apply construction adhesive)

Cordless drills and saws and assorted small bits (1/8”) and Roberts screwdriver bits