The Garden Project of Southwest Colorado
growing a healthier community since 1998
The Garden Project provides resources and services to schools and organizations interested in starting or enhancing a garden program. Services include program facilitation, on-site consultation, sharing tools and educational materials, and general support services. Garden programs include building raised beds and compost bins, transplanting seedlings, mending the soil, companion planting, and the infamous "bug day."
OUR OBJECTIVES:
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To promote individual and community health and wellness. -
To increase education about the environment and the connection between plants, land and culture.
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To support a sustainable local food system in which all community members will have access to nutritional and culturally appropriate food.
Our Mission is to build a healthier community through the facilitation of educational and therapeutic garden programs and the promotion of a sustainable local food system.
CONTACT US
P.O. Box 4434 Durango, Colorado 81302 (970) 259-3123 thegardenprojectsw@yahoo.com
Durango High School Health Expo
February 15th from 9am-12pm
Volunteers More than Welcome!
Dig In! The 4th Homegrown Food Retreat will feature Chef and Colorado Farm-to-School Program Liaison Andrew Nowak address building a healthy local food economy on Friday Feb. 24th as well as numerous interactive workshops and demonstrations on Saturday Feb. 25th from 9-4pm. Click here for a more detailed description of the program.
The Garden Project is recruiting new board members. View our Get Involved page or see our on the Board application for more information.
Gardens were put to rest for the season, but please stay tuned for new 2012 projects, and view our Annual Report 2011 for a list of last year’s projects and highlights.
Visitors Since February of 2009
