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	Our special project is the development and maintenance or the care and feeding of the   ROBERT J. MOODY DEMONSTRATION GARDEN located at 2200 W. 28th St. in Yuma, Arizona 85364.  For more information on the Robert J. Moody Demonstration Garden at the University of Arizona, Yuma County Cooperative Extension  Click here or phone (928) 726 3904 ask for the Moody Garden To learn about Robert J. Moody, click here. All MGM fundraising goes toward maintaining the Robert J. Moody Demonstration Garden Fund raisers for maintenance of the garden... we have Lizards available for adoption Valentine's Day Self-watering containers (Fall '08) Plant Sale (November 1, '08) Moody Garden desk or wall calendars (October through December ) Traveling gift shop (September through December) Plant Sale (November 1, '08)  We expect this to become an annual event. Ice Cream Socials  April  '05, '06, '07, '08   THE Intent is to provide local citizens (including area schools and other youth) with a plant resource and educational area.     THE What is the majority of plants included in the garden can be purchased from local nurseries and grown in Yuma, some rare and unusual plants are included. All plants in the garden are professionally labeled with both common and scientific name.   THE Who is the citizens of Yuma,  local schools and youth, interested in gardening, the enjoyment of   nature, care of plants in the desert.   THE With is the "seed money" provided by a partnership between Yuma County, the City of Yuma Parks and Recreation Department, and the University of Arizona. Donations in the form of cash, materials or labor will facilitate further development.   THE Where is 2200 W. 28th Street, adjacent to the Yuma County Cooperative Extension and Health Department Building.   This tractor belonged to Robert J. Moody - it is in the Robert J. Moody Demonstration Garden and photographed by Marlena Parrott. (Click on photo to view enlarged image) Entry to Children's Garden photographed by Marianne Newton   Elizabeth Lizard has become a mascot for the garden. Elizabeth brings joy and inspiration for all who visit her. She is named for Bob Moody's wife, Elizabeth, who is a member of the MGM Garden Club. THE GARDENS Click here for map of the Moody Demonstration Gardens CHILDREN’S GARDEN LEADER  MARLENA PARROTT  NATIVE PLANTS GARDEN LEADERS ELIZABETH MOODY, GARY CLOSE  HELPING TO GROW YOUNG MINDS   INDIGENOUS PLANTS THAT CAN SURVIVE IN THE YUMA AREA  CULTIVATED PLANTS GARDEN LEADER SANDY COLLINS TROPICAL GARDEN LEADERS JIMMY VANCE, MAXX ROJAS INTERESTING, FRAGRANT, AND EDIBLE PLANTS ADAPTED TO OUR AREA  PLANTS THAT ARE WELL ADAPTED TO THE DESERT AND TROPICAL CLIMATE FOUND IN YUMA HEALING GARDEN LEADERS MARY LOU MILSTEAD, JUDY MILLER  XERISCAPE GARDEN LEADER MARIANNE NEWTON PLANTS THAT STIMULATE THE SENSES AND HAVE MEDICINAL PROPERTIES  DROUGHT RESISTANT PLANTS ADAPTED TO THE DESERT    VEGETABLE GARDEN  EMBLEM AREA GARDEN  (Photo & information coming)  (Photo & information coming)   Why do I need to donate to this project? The garden is an ongoing project that benefits the entire community, as a plant resource and educational area. It is an excellent way for individuals, businesses, and corporations to “give back” to the community.  The donations are tax deductible as the University of Arizona is a non-profit organization.  EMBLEM GARDEN LEADER  MYRA SAYLOR    Photo by Ellen Gardner You can perpetuate the work at the Robert J. Moody Demonstration Garden by remembering it in your will. Information is available by writing or calling the: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension for Yuma County,  Moody Garden 2200 W. 28th Street, Suite 102, Yuma, AZ 85364-6928       928 726 3904 - ask for the Robert J. Moody Demonstration Garden.