COMMUNITY GARDENS

Serving communities throughout the Fox Valley

More than 1,500 adults and children have

raised a portion of their own food as a result of

The Community Garden Partnership’s garden

rental program.

Nonprofit food pantries and shelters in the

area receive regular food donations from the

community gardens. Over 3,000 pounds of

produce have been donated each year since 2001.

It is estimated that food travels an average of

1,500 miles to get to our grocery stores.

That is a 22% increase over the last 25 years,

according to the WorldWatch Institute.

Demonstration gardens serve as an educational

model for participating gardeners and other

groups throughout our community.

UW-Extension offices act as liaisons between

gardeners and the UW system’s extensive

resources—including pest control, safe food

practices, nutritional approaches to gardening,

current cultural practices, and environmentally

friendly gardening techniques.

Community gardens provide multiple

opportunities for community organizations and

businesses to come together strengthening

existing partnerships and developing new ones.

Community gardening is the action of developing

public assets that will sustain and enhance each of

the communities in which they exist.

COMMUNITY GARDEN PARTNERS

Non-profits

Clearwater Garden

Farm Fresh Atlas

Friendship Place

Goodwill NCW

Hmong American Partnership

Hmong Wisconsin Radio

Natural Resource Conservation Service

Salvation Army

UW-Oshkosh Community Gardens

Schools/Education

Columbus Elementary School

Community Herbs

Jefferson Elementary School

Fox River Academy Charter School

Fox Valley Technical College

Lawrence University SLUG Garden

Outagamie County Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program

UW-Extension Outagamie County

UW-Extension Winnebago County

UW-Fox Valley (in partnership with Outagamie/Winnebago

County UW-Extension Offices)

UW-Fox Valley Children’s Center

Churches

Covenant Christian Reformed Church

First Congregational Church – Appleton

Hope Lutheran Brethren Church - Appleton

Government

City of Appleton Parks and Recreation Department

City of Appleton Revitalization Program

East Central Wisconsin Planning Commission

Glacierland

Outagamie County Land Conservation

Outagamie County Master Gardeners

Town of Grand Chute

Winnebago County Master Gardeners

Business

Arik’s Indoor Garden Supply

Bob and Dave’s Lawn & Landscape

Fiskars

Kimberly-Clark

IL Angolo Resto Bar Mediterranean Fest

Roundy’s Foundation

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For more information on how to get involved, contact:

Susan Richardson, Community Garden Partnership 3365 W. Brewster St., Appleton, WI 54914-1602

920-832-5119

TTY: 920-832-1688 Fax: 920-832-4783

susan.richardson@ces.uwex.edu

It’s fun. It’s productive. It’s a gift.

We look forward to growing with you at the

Community Garden !

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Growing food, people and communities.

COMMUNITY GARDEN LOCATIONS

Community gardening improves the quality of life

in our neighborhoods by providing: Affordable garden rental sites. Opportunities for diverse groups to share their experiences and knowledge with other gardeners. Common ground for shared labor and resources. Healthy civic space. Lowered crime rates. Education. Donations to local food banks. Food security. Self-sufficiency. Youth development. Service to diverse groups. Community empowerment. Environmental stewardship. Coalition building and collaboration. A place where community development is nurtured and fostered. Demonstration gardens.

Community Garden Partnership

vision and values

We are a grassroots network promoting the joy of

gardening, education and environmental stewardship.

We value:

Diversity

Partnerships

Leadership development

Healthy lifestyles

Self-sufficiency

Sustainability

Visit our garden sites:

1. GV & Casaloma Drive, Appleton

2. 4-H Garden located at Gardens of the Fox Cities, Appleton*

3. Hope Lutheran Brethren Church, Hoover St., Appleton

4. Goodwill Community Center, Menasha

5. Covenant Community Garden, Covenent Lane, Appleton

6. Lawrence University SLUG Garden, Lawe St., Appleton*

7. Clearwater Community Garden, Marathon Ave., Neenah

8. UW-Fox Valley, Midway Road, Menasha & Mosaic Garden

9. Jefferson Elementary Simply Learning Garden, Pierce Park, Appleton*

10. Community Herbs Program, 610 N. Badger Ave., Appleton*

11. Columbus Elementary School, N. Oneida St., Appleton*

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Community Garden Partnership

is a member of:

American Community Gardening Association

Community Food Security Coalition

Orion Grassroots Network

Wisconsin Local Food Network

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