Submitted by Yvonne Sabraw on behalf of the Grounds Committee
The Grounds Committee regretfully accepted the resignation of our chairperson, Mahlah, at our July meeting. Mahlah has done a tremendous job over the past 2 years bringing her organizational skills and “let’s get this done!” approach to the Grounds Committee’s responsibilities. She deftly managed the Snow Removal and Lawn Care contracts as well the Arborist work. The bridge at the south end of the Food Forest was one of several projects she made happen. She gave more to Sunnyhill over the past 2 years than many members give in a decade, and did it as a relatively new member herself.
So, our committee would love to have some new recruits to help replenish our ranks as we figure out how to fill these big shoes.
Quick update on Grounds Projects:
- Black knot blight was pruned from a few of our trees, and we lost one entirely to this blight. Thanks to the members who alerted Grounds to problems with trees in our co-op. We keep a running list of things to bring up when our arborist visits, so feel free to email us if you have any concerns. Shcgrounds@shaw.ca
- Liam did a fantastic reorganization of the shed space. Thanks to everyone for signing out items you borrow, and alerting Grounds to any concerns with equipment
- A few common space gardens are managed by members, but we are still looking for someone to give some TLC to the flower bed on the south side of the Garage. It was an area that was beautifully managed by Herta until she moved in the spring.There are funds for purchasing plants, ideally perennials, if anyone feels so inspired.
- We have been asked to consider how we could provide space for the Sunnyside Bike Lane project being proposed to the City by Sunnyside community members. This may be a topic for discussion at an upcoming General Meeting.
- Thanks to everyone who is ripping out invasive species such as creeping bell flower! Keep up the good work.
- Last, but not least: mark Sunday July 7th on your calendars! It’s the next Co-op Grounds working bee.
This time we will be focussing our attention on the Food Forest.- doing some much needed weeding and spreading of mulch. Come join us from 10:00am-12:00pm or part thereof. Meet your neighbours, learn about our Food Forest, and enjoy some refreshments!