3985 S Vincennes Court
Denver, CO 80237
(720) 424-4450
dug.org
Samuels Elementary is a school with diverse students, home to the Eagles and serving Southeast Denver. The school is dedicated to providing their students with the best education, preparing them with a core curriculum. One of the things that adds to their popularity is the community garden that they run — what better way to teach little ones about the environment and the world around them than through tending their own garden? You and your child will both enjoy seeing what sprouts from that tiny seed.
3365 E. 9th Ave
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 419-8705
www.botanicgardenscommunitygarden.org
You’ve been to the Botanic Gardens and you know you love it there. But did you know you could be a part of it, too? Join the community garden, just a couple blocks across the park from the Denver Botanic Gardens. The community garden is a fun place to hang out: there are “fruit trees, community herb plots and an impressive compost program, with 90 percent of the garden’s scraps being composted.” Plus, beehives and teaching plots. Events throughout the year get gardeners and friends together to show off their plots and learn from one another.
10200 Smith Rd
Denver, Colorado 80239
(303) 307-9332
theurbanfarm.org
The Urban Farm at Stapleton is a working farm that provides experience to young people, through both animal and land care. The farm’s mission is to “inspire excitement for learning while fostering personal confidence, resilience, teamwork, and real-world problem solving skills.” After opening in 1993, The Urban Farm has grown to become a popular place for youth to gain a hands-on education that they wouldn’t find anywhere else. The community garden on the property will allow you to lease a plot for a year — plots are open to the public and you can plant anything you can dream of.
2861 West 52nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
www.ucfarms.org
UrbiCulture is “a multi-plot farm committed to providing food to people of all income levels by sustainably growing affordable, local food in the Denver metro area. We engage our community by educating our youth and neighbors on growing food and promoting healthy, active lifestyles, beautifying our neighborhoods with edible landscapes, and lessening the distance from farm to plate.” UrbiCulture receives plots of lands as donations, then cultivates that land to create some delicious food that is then re-distributed throughout the community. Join these gardens for a chance to give back to your town – there are plenty of plots situated throughout the city.
201 Grant Street
Denver, CO 80203
dug.org
Established in 1979, this garden is “dedicated to sustainable organic gardening, education, and community.” Seventy-five plots are offered every year and there are currently over 100 gardeners participating. Public events take place throughout the year to introduce visitors to the garden and educate the public on basic gardening skills. Whether you’re a new or seasoned gardener, you’ll love tending your own plot here.
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