Communications
Love Your Block projects energize Whispering Pines neighborhood
The Love Your Block team wrapped up an energizing trio of mini‐grant projects at Whispering Pines Park, each one powered by community creativity, meaningful conversations and joyful hands‐on beautification.
On Thursday, July 30, neighbors came together for the tree giveaway and make‐and‐take front yard garden kits event, proudly crafting their own garden kits, chatting with UF / IFAS St. Lucie Extension experts and heading home with fruit trees destined to brighten front yards across the neighborhood.
The momentum carried into Friday, July 31, when youth and families gathered for the unveiling of a colorful, co‐designed silkscreen mural at the playground, a project sparked by a June ideation session with Boys & Girls Clubs members. Kids dug into a lively flowerpot activity, sparking conversations about planting, beautification and taking pride in their green spaces.
Finally, on Sunday, Aug. 2, the series wrapped with a vibrant celebration at Skate City, where residents cheered the installation of a custom silkscreen privacy banner that brings public art and a bit of peaceful privacy and noise reduction to adjacent homes. Free skate lessons kept the energy high, while Nature’ s Keeper volunteers planted shade‐giving trees guaranteed to make the park even more welcoming for years to come.
A huge thank you to the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University, whose leadership and support power these partner‐led mini‐grant projects and fuel the community‐driven momentum that makes Whispering Pines shine.
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