Help Highland Park Build an Agri-hood

UPDATE FEBRUARY 2024

WE ARE SO EXCITED TO LET EVERYONE KNOW WE ARE PURSUING OUR GOAL BUT WE HAVE DECIDED TO BREAK THEM DOWN BY PRIORITY, THIS YEAR WE ARE FOCUSING ON PRIORITY 1 AND THAT IS FOOD ACCESS.

HIGHLAND PARK HAS LIMITED ACCESS TO FRESH FOOD SELECTIONS, SO OUR FIRST LOT IS DEDICATED TO CREATING A SPACE FOR FRUITS, NUTS, VEGGIES, AND HERBS. WITH YOUR HELP WE CAN MAKE THIS HAPPEN! MAMA NANDI HAS HELD HER DOORS OPEN FOR EVERYONE IN NEED NOW ITS TIME TO ELEVATE HER AND OPEN OUR HEARTS TO HELP HER MAKE THIS A REALITY, FRESH FOOD ACCESS IS IMPORTANT IN ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY AND PROVIDING OPTIONS FOR THE 1000 PLUS YOUTH IN THE LOCAL AREA. WITH YOUR HELP WE WILL BE ABLE TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING( IN KIND DONATIONS, MATERIALS, AND SPONSORS ARE ALL GREATLY WELCOMED AND APPRECIATED!)

Urban Farm $52,050

Micro orchard and berry patch$16,000.00

42 Raised beds$6,000.00

Seeds/plant starts- $2,500.00

Trellising$2,000.00

Pathways $7,500.00

Watering systems $15,000.00 (irrigation will be put in throughout all 3 areas)

Compost bins (6) $1,050.00

Shed (2) $2,000.00

Greenhous/grow benches/potting tables(2) $18,000.00

Pollinator flowers $500.00

Seating $4,700.00

FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS Thank you!!

Hi my name is Dawn Folsom,

May of 2024 I plan to develop 3 city lots into an immersive community

garden that cultivates food, learning, and reconnection. The garden of

knowledge will host an outdoor classroom, playground, community space,

and a garden to feed the local area and help one of Highland Park’s

respected Elders further cultivate her safe haven, which is called

Nandi’s Knowledge Cafe, as tribute to her cafe/bookstore the garden of

knowledge will be a pillar for legacies to come.

Mama Nandi has been an advocate throughout Detroit and her home,

Highland Park, she has been a mobilizer of change and safety, creating

classes for youth to learn entrepreneurship, life skills, and

education, job opportunities for people from all walks of life, and

space for creativity, art, and philosophy. Mama Nandi’s Knowledge Cafe

has endured economic instability, maintaining a business in a town

that has been cut off from resources like their public library and

streetlights.

A little background about Highland Park. Highland Park was a farming

community originally named Woodwardville in 1825. In 1918 it was

officially named the city of Highland Park when Henry Ford moved his

plant there. Highland Park has a monumental history from Ford Motor

Company to the Detroit race riots, being the centerpiece for

resources, refuge, and meeting grounds for many african american civil

rights leaders. To say the least Highland Park has a rich history,

being home to many significant events throughout history, and has

without a doubt made a lasting contribution to the state of Michigan

and the worldwide society as a whole, being a catalyst for innovation

and change.

Mama Nandi’s Knowledge Cafe embodies change, empowerment, innovation,

and strength. What better way to help a community than to plant life

and cultivate minds.

With your help we will be able to build the following

Immersive Playground Cost $30,150.00

Sensory pathways $7,500.00

Tunnels $5,000.00

Multi purpose jungle gym with swings $9,950.00

A-Frame Hammock swings $3,000.00

Seating for families (2 picnic tables and 4 6ft memorial benches) $4,700.00

Urban Farm $52,050

Micro orchard and berry patch$16,000.00

42 Raised beds$6,000.00

Seeds/plant starts- $2,500.00

Trellising$2,000.00

Pathways $7,500.00

Watering systems $15,000.00 (irrigation will be put in throughout all 3 areas)

Compost bins (6) $1,050.00

Shed (2) $2,000.00

Greenhous/grow benches/potting tables(2) $18,000.00

Pollinator flowers $500.00

Seating $4,700.00

Outdoor classroom $35,740

Outdoor friendly seating and tables for classes ( seating up to 44) $500.00

Pathways to connect to immersive playground $7,500.00

Outdoor chalk board $215.00

Hammock swings $730.00

Living seats $3,200.00

Worm farm (3 systems) $1,110.00

Water catchment system $1,500.00

Shelter for inclement weather $20,985.00 (includes electrical access)

Outdoor Kitchen$24,026.00

Washing station $720.00

drying station $406.00

Outdoor wood fire brick oven $4,400.00

Walk in cooler$9,000.00

Pergola $3,500.00

Soil $6,000.00

Soil Amendments $4,034.00

Mulch for gardens/playground $4,000.00

Grand Total $150,000.00

For anyone who may be interested in sponsoring a complete installment please contact Dawn about our sponsorship packages. Together we will build something that will last the generations.