Provides an after-school program that focuses on community gardening and environmental programming.

Harvest of Hope manages two community garden sites in Washington County. Plots in the garden are available to community members free of charge. Gardeners agree to donate a portion of the produce they grow for Harvest of Hope to distribute to pantries and free meal programs. The gardens serve several purposes. The vegetables meet a nutritional need for many of the families, both during the summer and throughout the year as many participants can or freeze the produce. Additionally, there is a sense of community pride that comes from the creativity and pleasure of tending an attractive garden in the middle of town.

Provides a wide variety of activities, including gentle exercise classes (such as tai chi, yoga, chair volleyball and stretch & strength), group outings and trips, open art studio sessions, painting classes, bell choir, holiday parties, bingo, trivia, educational sessions, games and arts & crafts.

Steve Conrad is the site coordinator for Faith Lutheran Church, 170 Mansfield Avenue and can be reached at [email protected] or 740-397-5701. Faith Community’s garden orientation is planned for Saturday, May 5, at 10am.

Provides several opportunities for individuals to participate in activities that increase wellness and creativity. Groups include a community garden, yoga, creative writing, a drumming circle, Reiki, and art classes. Program includes an annual performance by the creative writers and drummers, and showing of artwork produced by participants.

Provides community gardening plots to individuals interested in planting a personal garden to grow fruits and/or vegetables and/or flowers. Gardens are located at Gary Park located at 4816 Richilieu Avenue and at Freedom Park on South Avenue west of Lake Breeze.

Encourages and supports the use of vacant lots for growing food. Provided training and resources for starting community gardens, distributes donated seeds and plants, and provides workshops that teach people to grow, prepare, and preserve their own food.

Provides community gardening 12 feet by 12 feet plots to individuals interested planting a personal garden to grow fruits and/or vegetables. Water is on the grounds and a hose is provided.

Helps groups of Cleveland residents with five or more members to establish and maintain community vegetable gardens. Interested groups must provide or gain permission to use a plot of land. Each person in the group receives a portion of this plot to plant vegetables. Provides assistance with maintaining this garden by offering soil preparation and testing, seeds and starter plants, fertilizer and humus, lumber for raised beds, and the ability to access hydrants for watering. May be able to place interested individuals into a group if they do not have one.

Provides a community based garden learning center for youth, adults and children. Program teaches gardening skills and offers nutrition and food preparation classes for youth and adults.

Provides community gardening plots to individuals and families interested in planting a personal garden to grow fruits and/or vegetables. Rain barrels available for watering.

Provides instruction on developing and maintaining community gardens on empty lots as a way to enhance the neighborhood and improve nutrition and quality of life. Offers education and information on vegetable gardening, food preservation, and a limited amount of gardening supplies. Provides workshops to offer information about starting a community garden and to connect participants with other local gardening resources.

Provides an agency garden which volunteers assist in initial tilling and sowing, daily weeding and watering, and harvesting ripe plants.

Provides community gardening plots to individuals interested in planting a personal garden to grow fruits and/or vegetables and/or flowers. The garden is located along Chestnut Ridge Road, across from Alt SR 83 at the roundabout. Free water is supplied to the plots via an extensive system of hoses that are connected to a main water source. A large tiller and a variety of garden tools are available to maintain the plots.

Provides recreational activities and a wide variety of programs about the natural world, geography, history and the environment for people of all ages. Offerings include hikes, lectures, school programs, games, hands-on experiences, bird walks, photography and more. School programs are aligned with state curriculum standards.Bish Discovery Center also offers programs on sustainable living and provides outdoor adventures, community gardening, environmental programs and a climbing wall.

Offers two (2) community gardens with a wide variety of fruits and vegetables where residents may pick fresh produce. - The project is a collaboration between Elyria Public Library, Hope for Futures, Our F.A.M.I.L.Y (Fathers and Mothers Involved in Local Youth), and Invest Elyria.

Offers a community gardening program at two locations.

Provides recreational activities and a wide variety of programs about the natural world, geography, history and the environment for people of all ages. Offerings include hikes, lectures, school programs, games, hands-on experiences, bird walks, photography and more. School programs are aligned with state curriculum standards.Bish Discovery Center also offers programs on sustainable living and provides outdoor adventures, community gardening, environmental programs and a climbing wall.

Provides a variety of recreational and social activities including arts and crafts, social groups, exercise, and community gardening.

The site coordinators for First Church of the Nazarene at 800 Coshocton Ave. are Tanner and Brianna Cooper-Risser. They can be reached at 717-658-0324 or [email protected]. First Church Community Garden is planning an orientation on Wednesday, May 10 at 7pm.

Arch Park Community Garden, Arch Avenue, on the west side of Mount Vernon and offer a rolling orientation. They can be reached at 740-393-1736 or contact Erin Salva at [email protected]

Maintains 23 parks for a total of 335 acres for the city. Activities and offerings vary by location. Some parks offer pavilions that may be rented.

The Community Garden project in Mount Vernon offers free garden allotments for area residents to grow their own produce and to provide fresh organic produce to local food pantries. Plot sizes average 5-by-20 feet. The community garden program has served local gardeners and food pantries for the past eight years. Community gardens are a great way to expand access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Gardening is also a great way to enjoy the outdoors, grow your own produce and increase your lifestyle activity. The community gardens offer families and individuals the opportunity to produce healthy organic produce and provide a place for gardeners to share knowledge and skills. Gardeners can also save money on food bills. One project estimated that community gardeners save between $75 to $380 in food costs each season. Mount Vernon is home to three Community Garden sites. The garden sties are free and open to anyone who is interested in learning about growing organic fresh produce. Applications are available for all three garden sites at the First Congregational United Church of Christ.

Provides community gardening plots to individuals and families interested in planting a personal garden to grow fruits and/or vegetables.

Offers two (2) community gardens with a wide variety of fruits and vegetables where residents may pick fresh produce. - The project is a collaboration between Elyria Public Library, Hope for Futures, Our F.A.M.I.L.Y (Fathers and Mothers Involved in Local Youth), and Invest Elyria.