Sustainable Morehead Inc. is a 501c (not-for-profit), spiritually-based organization that meets regularly at the Morehead United Methodist Church. The goal of SMI is to further sustainable living in Morehead and the surrounding Appalachian region through education, demonstration projects and activities that are based upon the interrelationship of personal, social and environmental health.
August Report. About 50 members and guests attended the 100-Mile Potluck Event July 25th. at the Community Garden, Perkins Site. The purpose of the event was to promote local gardening and agriculture. Thanks to Don andJeanne McDaniel for providing the Beefalo burgers, and to all the gardners who shared their harvest. In mid-August, several bike racks and bicycles were placed around town to start the Bike Share Program. Anyone needing to make a short trip is welcome to borrow a bike, ride it safely (with a helmet if possible), and leave it at a bike rack for others to use.
July Report. More than 3000 trees were planted this spring, with assistance through Habitat for Humanity and the church youth groups" Amazing Race. Most were planted in the Slab Creek area of Rowan County, but some are in Beaver Meadows of Menifee County. The community garden program is active with 28 plots assigned at the Perkins site, and raised bed gardens located at Heritage Place, Triplett View Apartments and at private homes around town.
Projects Include:
Environmental Education, Reforestation
Community and backyard gardens
Bicycle Sharing
Bicycle Trails, walking paths and sidewalks
Recycling
Contact Information:
Telephone: 606-784-9391
Greg Dike, Managing Director
Bob Grueninger, President, Board of Directors
Carolyn Franzini, Vice President, Board of Directors
Ezra Dike, Treasurer
Molly Carew, Secretary
