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Sterling Heights readies first community garden at Jackson Wilson Park with May ribbon-cutting
Summary
City staff reported masonry, fencing and raised beds are complete at the new community garden at Jackson Wilson Park; applications for licensed garden beds opened January 2 and the ribbon cutting is scheduled for May 1.
Sterling Heights — City staff said Tuesday that work on the city’s first community garden at Jackson Wilson Park is well underway and that the project is on track for a ribbon cutting May 1 and a grand opening May 2.
Special projects coordinator Lauren Moore told council that masonry and limestone work, fencing, gates and raised beds have been installed and that pavilion installation is slated for the month. Moore said public art pieces are scheduled for delivery in April and that the initial growing season will run May 2 through Oct. 30.
She said about 105 garden beds will be available for license, including approximately five ADA-accessible beds and five beds for children’s programming. Moore described future park amenities that will be phased in, including a butterfly conservatory, a compost enclosure, a shed intended for community programming and a micro forest and pawpaw grove of Michigan-native fruit trees.
City Manager Mark Vanderpool and council members commended Moore and staff for project coordination. Facilities Maintenance Manager Tom Makovis provided construction photos to council that show the site’s progress from initial grading to installed structures.
Applications for garden-bed licenses opened Jan. 2; staff encouraged residents to apply online or in person and to contact community relations with questions.
