Ocean Friendly Gardens Activist Toolkit/Sample OFG Strategic Plan

Ocean Friendly Gardens Activist Toolkit
<html> Chapters </html> Introduction Objectives Working With Professionals Levels of Programming Informational Program Lawn Patrol Program Series Program Chapter Committee and Jobs Sample OFG Strategic Plan Case Studies <html> </html>	<html> Appendices </html> Appendix A: Lawn Patrol Appendix B: Basics Class Appendix C: Hands-On Workshops Appendix D: Garden Assistance Program Appendix E: OFG Yard Sign and Online Tracker<html> </html>

Here is a template for a Strategic Planning Chart. Samples of Charts and Strategic Plans from Chapters are provided BELOW.

Goals	Constraints	Allies	Targets	Tactics (Actions)	Timeline
Short Term: Gather info: government, others Do a Lawn Patrol (walk) OFGs identified and given signs Updated Chapter OFG webpages Mid Term: Create gardens More OFG signs in the ground Education Host classes Long Term: Log all gardens OFG mentors Neighborhood network	Budget: Issues: Assess value of existing efforts Follow through happening? Chapter working on OFGs at homes or public space?	Native Plant Society Landscape Professionals Nurseries Water agencies	Primary: Landscape Professionals Water quality dept. Water districts Apartment landlords Secondary: Outreach to apts. Online orientation for new volunteers “How-to” kits Promotion of activities: Online At locations: Nurseries City calendars Cafes Film - short intro to OFG Online OFG discussion group - Facebook SF-WB MWD classes: Tie in with: SF WQ efforts Teach & Test/Blue Water Task Force Event: Lawn Patrol + Garden Party keep to about one street Collect information about local resources, rebates

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