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Gardening for Water Conservation
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shutchins
on Thu, 06/02/2016 - 15:11
Manager Input
Manager's Decision:
Approved
Is staff available for coverage?:
Yes
Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?:
Yes
Manager Comments:
No cost beyond minimal staff time. Of interest to DC community.
Program Identification
Location:
Del City Library
Date:
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Program Time:
Start Time (hour)
Start Time (minutes)
Setup Time
End Time (hour)
End Time (minutes)
Take-Down Time
1
30
15 minutes
3
00
15 minutes
Program Details
Blurb
Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?:
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description:
Learn how to conserve water while maintaining a fruitful garden sprouting with plants that thrive in Oklahoma's dry spells. The ThinkWater program coordinator will be on hand to answer questions.
Primary Age Group:
Adult
Additional Age Groups:
Young Adult (ages 18-21) / Senior (ages 55+)
Primary Event Type:
Science & Technology
Additional SignUp Fields
Is the location/room available?:
Yes
Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:
When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: , Tables: , Chairs: , Notes: Staff: Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:
Type of Event:
Single Event
Registration Required:
No Registration
Presenter
Will your program have a presenter?:
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?:
Yes
Presenter Type:
Other
Josh Campbell, I am an Extension Associate for Oklahoma State University. I work in the department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture and I coordinate the ThinkWater program (OSU's water conservation program).
Oklahoma
United States
Program Justification
Is a program the best way to meet the expressed need or present information?:
Yes
Does the program fit the goals of the MLS?:
Yes
How & why does this program meet the goals of the MLS?:
Topic of interest to our community
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?:
Satisfy Curiosity: Your libraries are centers that offer access to civic, cultural and community enrichment opportunities.
Why will this program be successful?:
Free, Expert in the subject of water conservation and gardening, which is of interest to adult library customers.
How will success be measured/determined?:
Feedback and Attendance
Program Engagement
Marketing
Is sufficient time available to have a Info Magazine Listing?:
No
Is sufficient time available to request MaC materials and display them for at least 2 weeks (45 days)?:
Yes
Community Engagement
How will you promote this event to the community?:
Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit
Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper
Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?:
Book Display
Are volunteers needed?:
No
Supplies
Are supplies needed?:
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments:
Program was presented at Programmer Meeting and is an appropriate program for the Del City amateur gardeners and those interested in water conservation. Water conservation is a concept promoted by Del City.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?:
Yes
Program Evaluation
Are you ready to evaluate your program?:
No
Move Forward?:
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
Move Forward?:
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
Move Forward?:
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
