From: [log in to unmask] 06/21/01 06:54PM >>> This is an incredibly unique, one-of-a-kind project, going on right here in Madison. The Northside community has worked over five years preventing the State from selling the land to developer, convincing the City of Madison to adopt the community's preservation plan into the City master plan, arranging the purchase of the site, and securing funding for conservation, agricultural and educational programs. Look for a story about Troy Gardens in the September issue of Conservation magazine. <<PLEASE POST WIDELY>> Friends of Troy Gardens Stewarding Madison's First Community Resource Park Executive Director/Program Director New nonprofit seeks, multi-talented director to steward Troy Gardens, a 26 acre community resource park developing an urban CSA farm, managed woodlands, prairie restoration and community gardens. Three years experience in nonprofit administration and program development required. Experience in conservation or agriculture, fundraising, grant writing/managing, group facilitation, and volunteer coordination highly desirable. Salary low to mid $30's; good benefits; flexible schedule. Applications review begins July 11. Resumes not accepted in place of application. For application & more info contact: Friends of Troy Gardens c/o NPC, 1202 Northport Dr Rm 300 Madison, WI 53704 608-242-6315; [log in to unmask] E.O.E. Friends of Troy Gardens Stewarding Madison's First Community Resource Park _____________________________________________________________________________ Friends of Troy Gardens members include Madison Area Community Land Trust, Urban Open Space Foundation, Community Action Coalition, University of Wisconsin Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems and Dept. of Urban & Regional Planning, Northside Planning Council, Troy Gardens Cohousing, community gardeners and Northside residents. _____________________________________________________________________________ 1202 Northport Drive, Room 300, Madison, Wisconsin 53704 * 608.242.6338 * 608.242.6256 fax ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, visit: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/aam.html AAM Website: http://www.danenet.wicip.org/aam ----------------------------------------------------------------------------