MISSION STATEMENT
1. To educate children about the importance of diversity in our community and in the natural world.
2. To fight hunger in the community by teaching individuals and families to grow a portion of their food.
3. Educating the public about gardening techniques, food preservation and the rewards of working the soil.
4. To provide technical assistance in methods of using urban lands for food production.
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DATES TO REMEMBER
Annual Seed Distribution
April 1st - until seeds run out.
Transplant Distribution
May 15th - until plants run out.
Children's After School Program
June - after school concludes.
Harvest Festival
Saturday, September 3rd
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ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS
Harvest of Hope
This program gives children the opportunity to experience each phase of agricultural production from seed to market. Our participants get a chance to make money from the produce that they grow.
Food Preservation
Our adult participants are taught how to freeze and can vegetables in order to preserve them for later use. This allows them to experience the taste of fresh vegetables during the winter months.
Our Children's Garden
This garden is our pride and joy. Being the garden closest in proximity to our office allows us to maintain and utilize this land to educate our youth about the environment.
Seeds and Transplants
Also an adult program, we provide teachers seeds for student use in the classroom.
Private Garden Preparation
We help land owners prepare their gardens for use by tilling the soil. We also provide seeds and transplants to low and moderate income individuals so that they may start their own crops.
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ABOUT OUR FUNDING
All of our funding to run our programs comes from foundation grants and donations from individuals. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please feel free to contact us anytime. Our contact information is located on our
Photo Gallery.
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