Community Outreach

WCG recognizes the need and value of other community gardens in Utah. We support community gardens through educational workshops, hosting the Utah Community Gardens Network and acting as a consultant for neighborhoods that are willing to commit themselves to the task of starting a community garden.

 

Community Gardening Workshops
Learn how to transform neglected parcels into vibrant community gardens at our "How to Start a Community Garden" workshops. Upcoming workshops are listed on our home page.

 

Utah Community Gardens Network
Wasatch Community Gardens hosts the UCGN, a network dedicated to facilitating exchange of ideas, access to resources and social support among people engaged in building up community gardens in the state of Utah. This includes an online directory of community gardens in Utah, an email list-serve, and online links to more resources.

 

Consulting
We consult for community members that are willing to commit themselves to the task of starting a community garden. It doesn't take money; it takes commitment from you and your neighbors. We can help you every step of the way.

If you want to start a neighborhood community or youth garden, call us at 359-2658.

Whether you are a private landowner with a vacant lot, a teacher who'd like to start an outdoor classroom, a developer thinking of incorporating a garden into your plan, or a neighborhood group who'd like to garden together, we have resources available to help you achieve a functional, productive garden.

Our experienced staff is always on hand to answer questions about starting a garden. From garden layout to assessing community resources, we can offer sound, constructive advice. In addition to contact with our staff, we also offer the following services:

  1. Written Information
    1. WCG community garden startup guide: From Neglected Parcel to Community Gardens: A Handbook 2004
    2. National community gardening resources
    3. Basic gardening handouts
  2. Site Visits
    1. Assess the physical aspects of the proposed garden site (Sun, soil, water access, plot layout, composting site, etc)
    2. Act as a resource for ideas in creating the garden
    3. Act as a resource for sustainable gardening practices
  3. Other Services
    1. 1st meeting facilitation/attendance
    2. Consulting presence at subsequent planning meetings (as needed)
    3. Seeds (as available)
    4. Access to tools, such as a tiller
    5. Local business resource listings