Sustainable MetroWest Gathering 2013 presentation by Jen Boudrie

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Green Marlborough
Founded March 2007
www.GreenMarlborough.org
Jen Boudrie, Founder
Sustainable MetroWest Gathering
June 15, 2013

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Recent Implemented Initiatives
 6th Annual Marlborough Earth Day Fair
May 4, 2013
 New WordPress website at
www.GreenMarlborough.org
 2012 Community Garden / SAP 2009

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Success & Best Practices
 Connecting the Community
– Earth Day Fair
– Local events/projects
 Educating the Public
– Press, Website, TV show
 Sustaining Momentum
– Time, Motivation, Funding

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Lessons Learned
 Need to raise money
 Need to attract larger membership

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Plans for Next Year
 Maintain outreach and education:
TV show, website, fair, events
 Explore opportunities for change
and engagement

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Cross-Community
Collaboration Ideas
 Brainstorm Sustainable MetroWest
Opportunities
– Inventory Resources, Assess Needs
– Explore Vision, Communication, Goals
for Collaboration
– Implement Projects / Events