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Sydney K
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Canal Street, Essex Street and East Broadway
(Lower East Side)
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An Incredible Response!

the project

After the temperamental weather of the past year, many plantings in Seward Park did not survive. At Seward Park Conservancy, we are committed to helping the park flourish. To combat the increasing temperatures, we are planting more native plants throughout the park with the help of our community.

 

Throughout the coming year, we will host community planting days to get everyone, especially children, involved in nurturing Seward Park! By inviting people to help tend to this space, we are strengthening community bonds and growing a feeling of ownership and connection to this vibrant park. Nothing is more rewarding or reassuring than watching children return to the bulbs and bushes they helped plant to check in on their progress.

 

Your donation helps us nurture our Seward Park community with native & weather-resistant plants to keep Seward Park green and community events to bring all ages together!

the steps

After purchasing the plants and supplies needed, Seward Park Conservancy will be hosting community planting days throughout the coming year. We will share the event information through our social media accounts and mailing lists, as well as spread the word through our community partners.

 

On planting days, we will gather in the morning and provide everyone the supplies needed and teach people how to properly plant our new native and weather-resistant plants. Then we will work together to restore our park!

 

Following the planting days, Seward Park Conservancy's gardner and volunteers will continue to check in and nurture the plants weekly to ensure they will thrive!

why we're doing it

If you have visited Seward Park, you know of its magic. From 1903 to now, Seward Park has anchored our neighborhood. Under our shady oaks, members of all facets of our Lower East Side community enjoy Seward Park as a space to gather and enjoy the outdoors. With your support, we can bring together our community to tend to that park and watch it flourish under our combined care.

budget

Final budget

10/11/2023

  • Plant materials including native plants, woody material, bushes and trees for Essex Street, main beds in the playground and the fountain on Essex Street. $4075.36
  • Signage across the park to protect plantings $800
  • Temporary fencing to protect the new plantings as they establish $200
  • Children’s gardening tools to include more young people in planting events $800
  • Hose cart to help us move hoses and water to new plantings $200


TOTAL RAISED = $6,203.50
ioby Fiscal Sponsorship Fee (5%) N/A
ioby Donation Processing Fee (4%) $128.14
TOTAL TO DISBURSE= $6,075.36

Original budget

REVISED BUDGET

  • drought-tolerant bushes and native ground cover and plants
  • planting supplies for community days 
    • child-friendly towels and gloves
    • expandable water hoses
    • quills for Bruckner Boxes
    • new signage



PROJECT FUNDING NEEDED $6,000.00
ioby Fiscal Sponsorship Fee 8% N/A
ioby Donation Processing Fee 4% $122.45
TOTAL TO RAISE $6,122.45

SUBMITTED BUDGET

These funds will help us purchase:

  • drought-tolerant bushes and native ground cover and plants
  • planting supplies for community days 
    • child-friendly towels and gloves
    • expandable water hoses
    • quills for Bruckner Boxes
    • new signage



PROJECT FUNDING NEEDED $3,000.00
ioby Fiscal Sponsorship Fee 8% N/A
ioby Donation Processing Fee 4% $61.22
TOTAL TO RAISE $3,061.22

Donation processing fees apply to donations only. 100% of match funding goes to projects. Please note, fees are estimated here and final numbers may change based on the final amount raised and amount of match funding applied to this campaign.

 

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donors

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  • Jeffrey B.
  • Judith W.
  • Miriam N.
  • Sandra j Markman
  • Christopher Anderson & Makenzie Brookes
  • Carlo R.
  • Mary F.
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  • Maribeth I.
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  • Michael Learmonth
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  • Marla Muni
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