Community Garden

Come by to the Discovery Center and learn more about organizations within Strawberry Mansion, and neighboring communities, that are working to improve neighborhood and environmental issues. Resources given will focus on trash pickups, weatherizing the home, property services, community gardens,...

The latest in sustainability news: Environmental justice grants totaling $300,000 will be awarded to Philly orgs tackling air quality, climate, equitable food access, and more. 20 organizations will each receive $15k to fund projects addressing Philadelphia communities’ most pressing environmental...

City council members held a hearing in October to understand the challenges of acquiring vacant lots through the Philadelphia Land Bank. One Kensington community garden shares its struggles of operating without land ownership. In Kensington, a chilly light rain poured...

Join Neighborhood Gardens Trust, AARP, Feet First Philly and the Clean Air Council as we visit three community gardens in the Powelton section of West Philadelphia. We’ll speak with garden leaders, hear about the work they’re doing this growing season,...

Sprouting Roots in Philadelphia “The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.“ Alfred Austin Gardening is not just for...