Urban Greening

Berks Nature’s Berks Urban Greening Community Gardening Program transforms vacant lots into healthy green community spaces and gardens.

This provides opportunities for residents to grow their own vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Community gardens are attractive green spaces in urban areas for residents to enjoy. A community garden changes the aesthetics and the spirit of a community.

Any questions? Contact our Vice President for Land and Conservation, Andrew Fetterman, at andrew.fetterman@berksnature.org or 610-372-4992 ext. 123.

Key role in bringing members of this community together.

Occupied by the community in the 6th Ward.

34 plot garden for the residents of Glenside Homes. Nestled in the back corner, this garden provides a niche of green in a very developed area.

Many friendships started from residents working together in this community garden. Some plots are raised garden beds for wheelchair accessibility.

Located within the boundaries of the Centre Park Historic District.

Gathering site for local residents along with members of Opportunity House.

Provides residents a clean, safe place to commune and share gardening ideas and produce located next to the community playground.

This garden, located in Angelica Creek Park, is presently utilized as a learning garden for the Berks Nature Eco-Camp.

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