The goals of this garden are to transform a vacant lot into something of greater beauty and purpose, to create opportunities for broader community interest
and engagement in the Merrill Neighborhood, to provide fresh vegetables to our neighbors and to show additional positive change to this challenged area of our community.Garden in full bloom Girls showing off garden produce

This garden is located on the 1300 block of Porter Avenue. It consists of three residential lots that form an L shape.

Our mission is to transform a vacant lot into something of greater beauty and purpose.
To create opportunities for broader community engagement in the Merrill Neighborhood.
To provide fresh produce to our neighbors
To preserve, respect, and enjoy the natural biodiversity of the garden

-Nuestra misión es transformar un lote vacío en algo de belleza grandiosa con propósito.”
-Para crear oportunidades que amplían la participación de la comunidad Merrill.
-Para proveer frutas y verduras frescas para nuestros vecinos.
-Para preservar, respetar, y disfrutar de la biodiversidad natural de el jardín.

The food is free!

Take what you need and leave the rest for others to share.
Remain on the paths as much as possible to protect the plants.
Respect all forms of life

Las frutas y verduras son gratis!

Tomen lo que necesiten y dejen lo demás para compartir con otros.
Procuren permanecer en los surcos lo más posible para proteger las plantas.
Respeten todas formas de vida.

We are always looking for volunteers and visitors! Please contact Garden Manager Kaelyb Lokrantz at klokrantz@community-action.org if you are interested in helping out! There will be frequent events that we will host for anyone to come and spend some time in our green space.

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