Introduction To Planet Minerva

Description Planet - A heavenly body regarded as exerting an influence on mankind. (Minerva could be an example for the "Park")

Description Minerva- Patroness of arts and trades, invoked alike by poets, painters, teachers, physicians and all kinds of craftsmen.
(Her festival was held in March from the 19th-23rd)
Her symbol is the owl for wisdom.

Our Slogan - Why Not?

Our Mission - is to encourage and support a "green" environment with employment opportunities and hands on learning experiences through community projects.

Our Vision - The community of Minerva should once again be contributing, self-sufficient, sustainable and in harmony with our human and natural environment.

Our Goals - Community Gardening
- Creating Green Jobs
- Hands on learning through community projects/re-skilling
- Affordable, alternative housing eg. straw bale construction
- Sustainably managing our forests - utilizing our natural resources
- Reducing our carbon footprints of the town through energy efficiency and exploring alternative energy production Services extend to the township of Minerva.

Our Motto - Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. (Ralph Waldo Emerson)

Monthly meeting - second Wednesday of every month.
7:00 PM Town Hall Upper Level

Latest News -
For the current news and events download our newsletter in pdf format from the NEWS LINK in side menu.

Minerva Wish Boxes (comments and wishes of the community)
Leasing corner property (28N and Morse Memorial) beside Town Hall.

All are welcome to participate.
Donations will help support vital aspects of the effort including legal, consulting fees and expenses, essential operating expenses (seeds, starter plants and utilities), underwriting for upcoming fundraisers and assisting Planet Minerva in its mission.

If you wish to donate by check please make payable to Planet Minerva Inc. Mail to: P.O. Box 935, Minerva, New York 12851