Beaverdam Community Garden at the YMCA
The Beaverdam Community Garden at the YMCA is a garden cultivated by and serving the YMCA youth and community members in the surrounding area. Comprised of raised beds where kids raise vegetables, allotment plots where community members grow food and flowers, and a forest garden where gardeners learn permaculture principles and experiment with growing perennial foods in a diverse, cultivated ecosystem, the Beaverdam Community Garden is a place of rich learning and discovery for people of all ages.
Garden Information
2011
County:Buncombe
Participant Count:Less than 10
Organization:50/50 Mix
Plot Count:Less than 10
Type:Community-school garden Size:Less than 1/4 acre
Primary Production:Vegetables
Secondary Production:Chickens/eggs, Compost, Flowers/greenery, Fruits, Herbs, Mushrooms, Other
Culture/Language:English, some Spanish
Education about gardening/agriculture, Education about nutrition/improved diet, Food donation, Gardeners eat what they grow, Social engagement of people/community development
Anyone who is interested in dedicating time and energy to growing food in community.
The garden is primarily centered on serving youth, through the after-school program and summer camp that take place on the site.
Extension Master Gardeners provide support and have provided grants. Plot fees may vary each year. This year’s plot fee is $20.
Affiliated Organization
| Type | Name | Website | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-profit organization | YMCA of WNC | - | 845-401-3700 | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) |
Contact Information
Land Ownership:
Private LandGarden Contact:
Justin Holt845-401-3700
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