Ever since we have proposed to the City of Durand to integrate fruits and vegetables into their current landscaping we have had nothing but solid support. This project could be one of the first examples of edible landscaping promoted and funded by the city. Over time, we hope to build a beautiful mixture of bee-friendly flowers and citizen-friendly food as a permanent part of Durands downtown area. We will track the progress, the ups and downs of launching this pilot program. We hope that it will help bring food security to the residents and additional foot traffic in our downtown area. 

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The program is working hand in hand with the Durand Beautification Project and other local groups to ensure the success of the programs. These downtown initiatives will be completed in several phases. The phases are cleanup, design, planting, pruning, and picking. Each of these days will be scheduled in advance and will be posted by the Durand Beautification project Facebook page along with the Durand Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

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Project Goals

• Increase community involvement in the development of Durand MI. 

• Increase food security for residents and visitors.

• Increase foot traffic to the business district of the city of Durand. MI

• Give more residents a reason to walk more and drive less

• Give back to the community.

• Put kindness on display in the city of Durand MI. 

• Connect different generations through community activity

• Promote healthy eating with increased access to fruits and vegetables.

• Inspire the farm to table concepts

• Encourage regional food access

• Offer Durands youth an additional no-cost activity.

• Make the city more sustainable for the long term.