From Earth Day to Earth Day
Since Earth Day 2021, we've reimagined over 130k square feet of lawn, turning ecological dead zones into Productive Urban Landscapes at 6 library locations in DeKalb County.
300+
Volunteer hours
250+
Fruit trees and native pollinators planted
130K
Square footage converted
$25k
Additional resources brought to library communities
Earth Day 2021
Roots Down converted 6 DeKalb County library landscapes from traditional mow, blow, spray to Productive Urban Landscapes.
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These Productive Urban Landscapes:
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Sequester carbon
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Add plant biodiversity, creating environmentally resilient spaces
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Restore soil and ecology
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Mitigate stormwater run off
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Provide pocket parks and outdoor classrooms
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and so much more!
Earth Day 2022
Roots Down worked with Commissioner Terry to introduce the Fruitful Libraries Resolution: a vision and transition plan for all library landscapes (23 libraries!) in DeKalb County.
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The Fruitful Libraries Resolution includes:
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A plan to convert around 75 acres of public land to Productive Urban Landscapes
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Provide green job training to Facilities landscaping vendors
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Coordination with library staff to enhance outdoor programming options
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Public engagement and education opportunities
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and so much more!
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With the Fruitful Libraries Resolution, DeKalb County will be a leader in land stewardship and environmental resiliency.
Want to get more involved?
No matter your background, resources, age, or interests, there's somewhere for everyone in the Fruitful Communities Initiative. Here are some ways you can get more involved in the movement.
Financial
Want to financially support the Fruitful Communities initiative? Here are a few great ways: ​
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Sponsor a program.
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Sponsor our newsletter.
Organize
Get paid to grow the Fruitful Communities initiative:
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Get Social
Like social media? Check out our social toolkit and tell the world about Roots Down.
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Go to Social Toolkit.
Hire Us
Want to bring the Fruitful Communities initiative to your area? Reach out and let us see how we can help.
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