FULTON - Fulton Block Builders (FBB) and the city of Fulton partner again to organize Fulton’s first fall festival, scheduled from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Oct. 9.
FULTON â Fulton Block Builders will host an outdoor plant swap in conjunction with Fulton Parks and Recreation from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 22, at Bullhead Point in Fulton, gardeners are invited to bring labeled plants and take home new plants.
Here is how people can be involved:
1. While working in on yards and cleaning out flower beds, take some time to divide plants and make room for new varieties.
2. Put extra plants in disposable containers and/or bags.
3. Mark the plant with its common name.
4. Indicate if it is a shade or sun lover.
5. If possible, add a picture of what it looks like blooming.
FULTON â Fulton Block Builders will host an outdoor plant swap in conjunction with Fulton Parks and Recreation from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 22, at Bullhead Point in Fulton, gardeners are invited to bring labeled plants and take home new plants.
Here is how people can be involved:
1. While working in on yards and cleaning out flower beds, take some time to divide plants and make room for new varieties.
2. Put extra plants in disposable containers and/or bags.
3. Mark the plant with its common name.
4. Indicate if it is a shade or sun lover.
5. If possible, add a picture of what it looks like blooming.
FULTON â The city of Fulton and Fulton Block Builders (FBB) have been working on a variety of collaborative projects over the past year.
Linda Eagan, founder of FBB, was made aware of the AARP Community Challenge grant. The Challenge provides small grants to fund quick-action projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. Applications accepted include projects that improve public spaces, housing, transportation, civic engagement, coronavirus recovery, diversity and inclusion.
Eagan reached out to Fulton Mayor Deana Michaels to identify needs that the Challenge Grant could address. The city of Fulton had recently hired an independent contractor to survey the community residents and businesses in order to develop a 2021 Comprehensive Plan to meet the needs of all citizens. The survey showed that Fultonâs senior population has identified the lack of bathrooms in city parks as a barrier for them to enjoy these spaces and to partake in community