Our Mission:
To empower Licking County residents of all ages and abilities through garden education, healthy produce, work opportunities, and the resources to fight food insecurity. We work to improve food access, encourage self-sufficiency, improve the look of our neighborhoods, and connect the community through gardening.
"When Mike and I founded our first garden, not only did we see a change in our neighborhood, but a change in the children too. The kids of our neighborhood came out in droves to our gardens. They spent more time outdoors with peers, were eager to help in the gardens, and most importantly they loved it. I just knew that I needed to bring the joy of our gardens to the local schools. So I did."
Pam Roberts, Co-Founder
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
In 2012, Mike and Pam Roberts started the first community garden on Eastern Avenue. So many good results came from that garden, that they knew they wanted to have more! There are now six community gardens (Eastern Avenue, Everett Park, Curtis Street, Sixth Street, Western Avenue, and Utica ) and 7 school gardens at all the Newark City Elementary Schools. We also have field trips and activities at our Fruit and Forest Farm and Greenhouse.
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Together We Grow is growing day by day. Our motto is Growing Licking County One Garden at a Time... and we think we are on our way!