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STARability celebrates Arbor Day, THRIVEability garden anniversary NAPLES, Fla. (April 25, 2023) – STARability Foundation will celebrate Arbor Day at the River Park Community Center in Naples on Friday, April 28. A variety of free small plants will be available from 9 a.m. to noon on a first come, first served basis. The event will also celebrate the two-year anniversary of THRIVEability: A Community Garden Project at River Park. The THRIVEability garden is a collaborative, multifaceted partnership among STARability, the City of Naples and the River Park Community Center focused on revitalizing River Park’s 2,000-square-foot garden. The project serves as an interactive way to teach essential life skills to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are enrolled in STARability’s community-based programs. Participants work with STARability instructors, volunteers and community partners to maintain the garden and enjoy activities including a potting station, sensory experiences, rotating art exhibit and more. “Our mission is to help our STARs bloom within the community by providing therapeutic, recreational, inclusive and vocational experiences for our participants, the neighboring River Park residents and the wider Naples community by keeping our gate open and our solar-powered lights charged,” said Karen Govern, CEO of STARability Foundation. To learn more about STARability’s community garden project, visit STARability.org. For nearly four decades, STARability Foundation has been shining a light on abilities, not disabilities. Formed by a small community of caring parents, STARability has become one of Southwest Florida’s leading nonprofits. Today, the organization is opening a world of possibilities for hundreds of individuals ages 14 and older by offering a variety of inclusive programs focused on vocational training, continuing education, teamwork, social engagement and community involvement. Their compassionate team supports people with disabilities by providing life-transforming opportunities that emphasize teamwork and a connection to the community while strengthening awareness and respect for individual abilities. To learn more about the services and program offerings available, please visit STARability.org.
STARability celebrates Arbor Day, THRIVEability garden anniversary
NAPLES, Fla. (April 25, 2023) – STARability Foundation will celebrate Arbor Day at the River Park Community Center in Naples on Friday, April 28. A variety of free small plants will be available from 9 a.m. to noon on a first come, first served basis.
The event will also celebrate the two-year anniversary of THRIVEability: A Community Garden Project at River Park. The THRIVEability garden is a collaborative, multifaceted partnership among STARability, the City of Naples and the River Park Community Center focused on revitalizing River Park’s 2,000-square-foot garden. The project serves as an interactive way to teach essential life skills to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are enrolled in STARability’s community-based programs. Participants work with STARability instructors, volunteers and community partners to maintain the garden and enjoy activities including a potting station, sensory experiences, rotating art exhibit and more.
“Our mission is to help our STARs bloom within the community by providing therapeutic, recreational, inclusive and vocational experiences for our participants, the neighboring River Park residents and the wider Naples community by keeping our gate open and our solar-powered lights charged,” said Karen Govern, CEO of STARability Foundation.
To learn more about STARability’s community garden project, visit STARability.org.
For nearly four decades, STARability Foundation has been shining a light on abilities, not disabilities. Formed by a small community of caring parents, STARability has become one of Southwest Florida’s leading nonprofits. Today, the organization is opening a world of possibilities for hundreds of individuals ages 14 and older by offering a variety of inclusive programs focused on vocational training, continuing education, teamwork, social engagement and community involvement. Their compassionate team supports people with disabilities by providing life-transforming opportunities that emphasize teamwork and a connection to the community while strengthening awareness and respect for individual abilities. To learn more about the services and program offerings available, please visit STARability.org.