Support Learning and Fruitful Community Goals!
We have a long-term vision for this little piece of heaven, but maintaining an orchard takes ongoing support. This includes caring for the plants, replacing trees when necessary, and expanding our reach through social media to share the story of this special place with more people. Our hope is to inspire others—whether they decide to create their own community space or simply visit and enjoy the many wonderful places Richmond has to offer.
Your contributions help us sustain and improve the orchard while expanding our impact through social media outreach. This site serves as a valuable resource for students, the Richmond community, and beyond. Please consider making a contribution to help preserve and grow this cherished space!
Many Thanks For Your Generous Support
The Mary Scott Community Orchard would not be here, if not for the support of so many across our community and region. Our ongoing gratitude to the foundations that have supported our vision and helped to invest in this community.
3Rivers Foundation
The MSCO is the recipient of a 2025-2026 Grant from the 3Rivers Foundation! We are supporting outdoor science education by working with elementary students from area schools. Thank you so much!
The Wayne County Foundation
The MSCO is the recipient of a 2024-2025 Grant from the Wayne County Foundation and the Goodwell Family Memorial Fund!! We are supporting literacy and creative writing by working with elementary students from area schools. Thank you so much!
Stay tuned for project updates!!
The Wayne County Foundation
The MSCO is the recipient of a 2022 Grant from the Wayne County Foundation!! We will further develop the orchard and experience with this funding. Thank you so much!
The Wayne County Foundation has been an excellent partner and supported MSCO through funding for scientific equipment and materials for the site. They helped with the purchase of science field kits and development of important interactive features at the orchard!
Many thanks to the Stamm Koechlein Foundation!
The MSCO is the recipient of a 2022 Grant from the Stamm Koechlein Family Foundation We will further develop the orchard and experience with this funding. Thank you so much!
This generous grant helped with the maintaining the site through the construction and installation of a berry trellis!
Many thanks to Reid Health's Generosity!
The generosity of the Reid Health Foundation resulted in tools and other important equipment being purchased for student use in the installation and ongoing maintenance of the orchard.
Thanks to the IHCDA for their support!
The matching grant awarded through the IHCDA helped pay the costs of installation and intitial maintenance of this wonderful community site!
The CreatINg Places Program!
Sponsored by the IHCDA, this program helps community improve and reinvent themselves!
Online Crowdfunding Expertise and Help!
Without our partners at Patronicity.com, we would not be here. So many thanks for their support and encouragement along the way!
So Many People, So Much Good Will, So Many Hearts!
So many individuals helped this project by supporting it in ways they could. Sometimes $20 and other times $5, but the effect is clear! There are too many to individually thank each. We are humbled and heartened!