Provides recreational activities and a wide variety of programs about the natural world, geography, history and the environment for people of all ages. Offerings include hikes, lectures, school programs, games, hands-on experiences, bird walks, photography and more. School programs are aligned with state curriculum standards.Bish Discovery Center also offers programs on sustainable living and provides outdoor adventures, community gardening, environmental programs and a climbing wall.

Offers two (2) community gardens with a wide variety of fruits and vegetables where residents may pick fresh produce. - The project is a collaboration between Elyria Public Library, Hope for Futures, Our F.A.M.I.L.Y (Fathers and Mothers Involved in Local Youth), and Invest Elyria.

Provides recreational activities and a wide variety of programs about the natural world, geography, history and the environment for people of all ages. Offerings include hikes, lectures, school programs, games, hands-on experiences, bird walks, photography and more. School programs are aligned with state curriculum standards.Bish Discovery Center also offers programs on sustainable living and provides outdoor adventures, community gardening, environmental programs and a climbing wall.

Provides an agency garden which volunteers assist in initial tilling and sowing, daily weeding and watering, and harvesting ripe plants.

Offers plots of land for planting flowers and growing vegetables. The plots are located behind Tallmadge Lutheran Church in Tallmadge.

Provides community gardening plots to individuals interested in planting a personal garden to grow fruits and/or vegetables and/or flowers. Gardens are located at Gary Park located at 4816 Richilieu Avenue and at Freedom Park on South Avenue west of Lake Breeze.

Provides organizational resources and technical assistance to support the development of sustainable garden projects that serve people of diverse ages and abilities; gardeners take initiative and responsibility for organizing, maintaining and managing the garden areas; participation builds skills and creates positive community development that is widely accessible to a diverse range of people.

Provides a community garden.

Arch Park Community Garden, Arch Avenue, on the west side of Mount Vernon and offer a rolling orientation. They can be reached at 740-393-1736 or contact Erin Salva at [email protected]

Provides a wide variety of activities, including gentle exercise classes (such as tai chi, yoga, chair volleyball and stretch & strength), group outings and trips, open art studio sessions, painting classes, bell choir, holiday parties, bingo, trivia, educational sessions, games and arts & crafts.

Steve Conrad is the site coordinator for Faith Lutheran Church, 170 Mansfield Avenue and can be reached at [email protected] or 740-397-5701. Faith Community’s garden orientation is planned for Saturday, May 5, at 10am.

The Community Garden project in Mount Vernon offers free garden allotments for area residents to grow their own produce and to provide fresh organic produce to local food pantries. Plot sizes average 5-by-20 feet. The community garden program has served local gardeners and food pantries for the past eight years. Community gardens are a great way to expand access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Gardening is also a great way to enjoy the outdoors, grow your own produce and increase your lifestyle activity. The community gardens offer families and individuals the opportunity to produce healthy organic produce and provide a place for gardeners to share knowledge and skills. Gardeners can also save money on food bills. One project estimated that community gardeners save between $75 to $380 in food costs each season. Mount Vernon is home to three Community Garden sites. The garden sties are free and open to anyone who is interested in learning about growing organic fresh produce. Applications are available for all three garden sites at the First Congregational United Church of Christ.

Provides community gardening plots to individuals interested in planting a personal garden to grow fruits and/or vegetables and/or flowers. The garden is located along Chestnut Ridge Road, across from Alt SR 83 at the roundabout. Free water is supplied to the plots via an extensive system of hoses that are connected to a main water source. A large tiller and a variety of garden tools are available to maintain the plots.

Provides community gardening plots to individuals and families interested in planting a personal garden to grow fruits and/or vegetables. Rain barrels available for watering.

Provides several opportunities for individuals to participate in activities that increase wellness and creativity. Groups include a community garden, yoga, creative writing, a drumming circle, Reiki, and art classes. Program includes an annual performance by the creative writers and drummers, and showing of artwork produced by participants.

Provides community gardening plots to individuals and families interested in planting a personal garden to grow fruits and/or vegetables. Rain barrels available for watering.

Offers a community gardening program. Plots are 4'x12' - gardening tools, planting box, dirt, and water are supplied.

Provides community gardening plots to individuals and families interested in planting a personal garden to grow fruits and/or vegetables.

Provides an after-school program that focuses on community gardening and environmental programming.

Harvest of Hope manages two community garden sites in Washington County. Plots in the garden are available to community members free of charge. Gardeners agree to donate a portion of the produce they grow for Harvest of Hope to distribute to pantries and free meal programs. The gardens serve several purposes. The vegetables meet a nutritional need for many of the families, both during the summer and throughout the year as many participants can or freeze the produce. Additionally, there is a sense of community pride that comes from the creativity and pleasure of tending an attractive garden in the middle of town.

Offers consulting services to assist in creation and funding of sustainable, community-based, interactive gardening programs for schools. Students are educated on the planning, cultivation, and harvesting of gardens, as well as on nutrition, wellness, journal-writing, visual arts and more. Will work with teachers on the holistic incorporation of gardening into the school curriculum. Also provides a garden toolkit, specifically designed for Ohio Learning Standards, for schools to utilize.

Provides instruction on developing and maintaining community gardens on empty lots as a way to enhance the neighborhood and improve nutrition and quality of life. Offers education and information on vegetable gardening, food preservation, and a limited amount of gardening supplies. Provides workshops to offer information about starting a community garden and to connect participants with other local gardening resources.

Provides community gardening 12 feet by 12 feet plots to individuals interested planting a personal garden to grow fruits and/or vegetables. Water is on the grounds and a hose is provided.

Maintains 23 parks for a total of 335 acres for the city. Activities and offerings vary by location. Some parks offer pavilions that may be rented.

Assists neighborhood groups in the development of community vegetable gardens on vacant lots. Includes help with organizational planning and garden site design. Also offers educational workshops, access to resources, use of equipment, such as rototillers, etc. and a communications network.