By now most of you probably know that we have been planning a chicken coop expansion. The goal is to give our dear hens (26 total!) additional raccoon-proof activity space while keeping them from destroying our plant beds (they will still be let "free to roam" while supervised). The plan is to extend their coop to the barn, enclosing the compost area.
This project has been dubbed Project Hen-way, and it's happening this Saturday, the 26th at 10am - please join us! (If raining we will post-pone; if the weather's "iffy" look for an email as to what we decide).
We normally don't ask for RSVP's, but since this is a big project, it would be helpful to know how many hands we'll have on deck. Please let us know if you can help and also if you're able to bring any tools or supplies - see list below. No set completion time - we'll just work until we're finished - it's ok if you can't stay for all of it or need to arrive late. Any help at any time is appreciated!
Hope to see you there!
Below are a couple lists made up for Project Henway.
These are the supplies we'll need -
Galvanized single strand wire: 60' - 80'
Smaller gauge wire for weaving chicken wire together: 100'
48" Chicken wire: 90 lf or 36" chicken wire: 124'
Eye bolts: 10
Staples for a staple gun
3" Screws: 20
1 1/2" Screws: one box
180 degree hinges: 2
hasp and combo lock
Probably, after the round of donations this weekend, we won't need any more wood.
Project Manager Andy has a lot of stuff, but If people are coming to help and can bring tools that would be very handy (especially ladders and handtools such as hammers, flat bars, wire cutters, tape measures) Below are some of the things that will be needed. If people are going to bring some of the larger items please let us know.
Post hole digger
Measuring tape
work gloves & safety glasses if you're going to operate power tools
staple gun
flat bar
hammer
battery operated screw gun
ladder
skill saw
extension cord
wire cutter
We weren't able to set the posts this weekend due to weather which will slow us down, but Andy thinks we may be able to get through it all anyway. We'll convene at the garden in the morning, unload tools, see if any material donations have shown up, and will send someone off to the store to pick up whatever else is needed. Assuming we have enough tools and volunteers we can start some people on removing nails or screws from donated wood, some digging post holes and some fastening eye bolts and wire between structures and some weaving chicken wire together.
(e-mail courtesy of Skye and Laura, thanks you two!)
Hope to see everyone there!
Friday, February 25, 2011
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
"It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood"
"It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood":
~ Safety Walk and Social ~
and we'd like YOU to be a part of it!
Here are the details:
When: Friday, Feb. 25th, 4-7pm
Locations:
Woody's Cafe (Pre- and Post- "Safety Walk")
Lakeshore @ Wesley Avenue (on the Lake side)
Corner of E 18th and Park Blvd
Corner of E 18th and 14th Ave.*
Corner of Park Blvd. & MacArthur Blvd (by H.S.)*
*(Please note - there is some flexibility regarding these locations and we are open to other areas if we have enough people to support it).
The Concept:
We will form at least four "Pods" that will be "stationed" at the different locations in order to pass on community support and information on how folks can be safe, have the info and numbers they need and what support is available to them in the community .
At 4pm: At least one or two people from each pod would head to Woody's Cafe on Park Blvd. at to gather up an assortment of whistles, safety brochures, Lake Neighbors Postcards and other items to be handed out, and bring them to their Pod Locations.
From ~4:30-~5:30: the pods will hang out at and walk around the designated locations handing out the whistles, Safety Brochures and other information and engaging in conversation with our fellow neighbors to create a positive, safe presence.
~5:30/6pm: everyone is welcome to celebrate a Job Well Done and head to Woody's for a social hour with hot chocolate and treats, hosted by Woody's and the Lake Neighbors!
Where you come in: We'd love it if you would:
Sign up to volunteer with us and be a part of one of the PODs for this event.
Encourage your friends and neighbors to sign up by passing this e-mail on to them!
Spread the word to any local meetings or businesses that you are a part of and help make this event a success!
Next Step:
Please respond to this email by Tues., Feb. 8th to let us know if you would like to volunteer
Pass on the names and e-mails of others you have lobbied for who will be joining us on the 25th.
If you have a location that you would prefer over those listed above, let us know that too.
Once we've received your responses, we'll send out an official event announcement email for you to forward to everyone on your neighborhood group lists so people will know what's happening when they see our "Pods" around the neighborhood! We're looking forward to spending time with you making it a "Beautiful Day in Our Neighborhood!" Feel free to email with any questions.
Skye & Chimene
Lake Neighbors Event Coordinators
~ Safety Walk and Social ~
and we'd like YOU to be a part of it!
Here are the details:
When: Friday, Feb. 25th, 4-7pm
Locations:
Woody's Cafe (Pre- and Post- "Safety Walk")
Lakeshore @ Wesley Avenue (on the Lake side)
Corner of E 18th and Park Blvd
Corner of E 18th and 14th Ave.*
Corner of Park Blvd. & MacArthur Blvd (by H.S.)*
*(Please note - there is some flexibility regarding these locations and we are open to other areas if we have enough people to support it).
The Concept:
We will form at least four "Pods" that will be "stationed" at the different locations in order to pass on community support and information on how folks can be safe, have the info and numbers they need and what support is available to them in the community .
At 4pm: At least one or two people from each pod would head to Woody's Cafe on Park Blvd. at to gather up an assortment of whistles, safety brochures, Lake Neighbors Postcards and other items to be handed out, and bring them to their Pod Locations.
From ~4:30-~5:30: the pods will hang out at and walk around the designated locations handing out the whistles, Safety Brochures and other information and engaging in conversation with our fellow neighbors to create a positive, safe presence.
~5:30/6pm: everyone is welcome to celebrate a Job Well Done and head to Woody's for a social hour with hot chocolate and treats, hosted by Woody's and the Lake Neighbors!
Where you come in: We'd love it if you would:
Sign up to volunteer with us and be a part of one of the PODs for this event.
Encourage your friends and neighbors to sign up by passing this e-mail on to them!
Spread the word to any local meetings or businesses that you are a part of and help make this event a success!
Next Step:
Please respond to this email by Tues., Feb. 8th to let us know if you would like to volunteer
Pass on the names and e-mails of others you have lobbied for who will be joining us on the 25th.
If you have a location that you would prefer over those listed above, let us know that too.
Once we've received your responses, we'll send out an official event announcement email for you to forward to everyone on your neighborhood group lists so people will know what's happening when they see our "Pods" around the neighborhood! We're looking forward to spending time with you making it a "Beautiful Day in Our Neighborhood!" Feel free to email with any questions.
Skye & Chimene
Lake Neighbors Event Coordinators
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