🌱 Tapped In Podcast: Unveiling the Power of Creative Placemaking through the Gibbsboro Community Garden 🌱

Join us in the latest episode of Tapped In, your go-to source for exploring the wonders of creative placemaking. In our mission to inspire community transformation, we're thrilled to present a case study that holds lessons for our very own Berlin Borough, NJ.

This time, our spotlight is on the success story of the Gibbsboro Community Garden. Often, we might wonder why we're discussing projects outside our town, like Gibbsboro. But here's the secret: these stories hold keys to unlock our potential in Berlin. We're sharing examples to learn from and ideas that could blossom into something beautiful right in our own neighborhood.

🌻 "Gotta Get Ourselves Back to the Garden" - A Journey to Gibbsboro 🌻

In this episode, we explore the journey of a garden that was brought to life by the power of ideas.

Hosted by DBRC President George Kemery and Stephanie Walls, this episode takes us deep into the roots of the Gibbsboro Community Garden. We begin with an insightful conversation with the garden's founder, Christina Ritz, a Camden County Certified Gardener and Rutgers Master Gardener.

But the magic doesn't end there. We introduce you to the faces behind the scenes who make this thriving oasis a reality:

• Donna Weston, a retired Rutgers master gardener, joined hands with Christina to sow the first seeds of this endeavor.
• Tom Melillo, a retired engineer, crafts garden structures from recycled materials, infusing sustainability into every corner.
• Beth Kern, the fundraising extraordinaire, ensures that the garden's growth is financially sound.
• Kathy Pantano, gardener, oversees plot inspections, nurturing a community of healthy plants.
• Janine Mason, the liaison for students and the garden, bridges the gap between education and nature.
• Jen Rothberg, a committee member with connections to the Boy Scouts, infuses youthful enthusiasm.
• Kent Warder, the artist, adorns the garden with his signage creations.
• Vanessa Timm, her tiny hands wield a mighty impact as she tends to the seeds that breathe life into this project.
• Art Merkh - Maintenance
• Jack Flynn - Team Lead & Environmental Committee
• Kelly Cressman - Fundraising
• Pam Campbell - Fundraising

🌿 The Secret to Success: Unity in Diversity 🌿

What's the secret behind Gibbsboro's success? It's the harmonious collaboration of dedicated individuals, each performing a specific role. This synergy averts confusion and burnout, often associated with volunteer work.

For more about the Gibbsboro Community Garden, visit them on Facebook. And to be part of Tapped In and DBRC, check out downtownberlinnj.com or join us at our monthly meetings every third Monday of the month at the Comtekh building on the White Horse Pike in Downtown Berlin.

Together, let's find inspiration, cultivate community, and "get ourselves back to the garden."

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