Vermont Community Garden Network

At A Glance

Location: 

Burlington, Vermont

Primary Issue Area:

  • Food

Active since:

2001

Grants Received In:

  • 2008
  • 2004
  • 2003
  • 2002

Core volunteers:

60

Our Purpose

to continue the growth and success of community-based gardening in the City of Burlington and across Vermont.

Summary of Projects

The group, when still working under the name Friends of Burlington Gardens, received a grant in 2008 to support to establish 3 new community gardens in Burlington to serve as models for Burlington’s Climate Action plan. Burlington has a diverse populations with a number of international refugees and has there is an increased demand for community garden sites.The goal is to engage 30-50 underserved households There are now 25 active community gardens in Burlington and locating potential new sites is a challenge but probable.

This grant was awarded some time ago and the details haven't been uploaded to our online system. If you'd like to learn more, contact us (info@grassrootsfund.org) and we'll fill in the blanks.

This grant was awarded some time ago and the details haven't been uploaded to our online system. If you'd like to learn more, contact us (info@grassrootsfund.org) and we'll fill in the blanks.

This grant was awarded some time ago and the details haven't been uploaded to our online system. If you'd like to learn more, contact us (info@grassrootsfund.org) and we'll fill in the blanks.