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Community Garden Sign-Up

April 9, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Sankofa Community Farm

Want to grow your own food in community? A limited number of beds are still available in the community garden at Sankofa Community Farm. Register and come out to the Farm to receive your very own garden bed.

Eligibility:
Gardeners should live between 70th Street to the west and 38th Street to the east and between Baltimore Avenue to the north and Gray’s Ferry to the south in order to apply for a plot.
Gardeners are expected to help, as able, with additional general chores.
Gardeners must commit to working in their plots on the first and fourth Saturday of every month, 10 am to 1 pm.
There is a $20 non-refundable fee for one year’s membership, payable in cash at orientation.

 

For more information and to register, follow the link below or email Laquanda Dopson, Culinary Culture Coordinator, at

 

 

I'm interested in:

Biking & Walking

Birds

Boating & Fishing

Flowers, Plants & Trees

Gardening

History

Kids' Activities

Sankofa Community Farm

Southwest Philadelphia

Water Quality

Workshops, Wellness & Culture

Youth Internships

I'm interested in:

Biking & Walking

Stroll the Schuylkill River Trail or join us for biking!

Birds

Look up! More than 100 species of birds rely on this ecosystem.

Boating & Fishing

Enjoy all that the Tidal Schuylkill River has to offer.

Flowers, Plants & Trees

See what’s blooming, find a favorite tree, and stroll the gardens and natural lands.

Gardening

Bring the Garden home! Shop for plants or grow food, trees, and more.

History

Uncover the interconnected stories of this historic site.

Kids' Activities

Join us year-round to learn, make, share, and wonder.

Sankofa Community Farm

“Go back and get it!” Growing food sovereignty with an African Diaspora focus.

Southwest Philadelphia

Resources and opportunities especially for neighbors in Southwest Philly.

Water Quality

Find our latest data on the river’s bacteria levels and recent rainfall.

Workshops, Wellness & Culture

Enjoy upcoming workshops, self-care, and events. Are you a Southwest artist? Let’s partner!

Youth Internships

Calling Southwest students: paid internships available with the river, the farm, and the trees.