[Green] Interfaith Power & Light

[Ralph Olander]

Posted this to the website:
https://fuusm.org/index.php?page=gs-projects-programs

> On Feb 28, 2022, at 10:33 AM, gbanz42--- via Green <green at fuusm.org> wrote:
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> Green Sanctuary Committee,
> 
>   In case you missed it, here's the description of our runner-up winning entry in the Interfaith Power & Light competition for Coolest Congregations:
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>     First Unitarian Universalist Society of Marietta, OH: ‘Fort Street Pollinator Habitat Becomes the Community’s Garden’ A relatively small church on a small lot, chose to take on a project in an underserved yet highly trafficked part of their city along a river bank.  This was impressive. The Green Sanctuary Committee engaged city officials and received private grant funding. The group salvaged native plants before thoughtfully using black plastic to suppress invasive plants. The church won support from neighbors, a landscape company (free mulch) and the city. Volunteers now lead tours and other groups are looking to replicate their success. The beautiful, native pollinator garden in such a public spot is an inspiration to others to do something similar.  This project is a good example of what a small congregation can do when their own property is limited.
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> George Banziger
> 202 Lawton Road
> Marietta, OH 45750-1111
> 740-434-5685
> cell: 740-434-3354
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