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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
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