City Sprouts

City Sprouts
PurposeCommunity Garden
LocationOmaha, Nebraska
Founded1995
http://www.omahasprouts.org

City Sprouts is a community garden, urban farm, and educational resource center in the Orchard Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. Founded in 1995, City Sprouts is the oldest community garden in the city. The organization is registered as a 501(c)(3) not-for profit entity.

The stated mission objectives of City Sprouts are:[1]

  • To increase the availability of fresh, locally grown produce
  • To provide employment for at-risk youth
  • To educate the community about healthy lifestyle choices
  • To build community

Through gardening with City Sprouts, students are provided the opportunity to develop employment skills.[2] The Executive Director of City Sprouts is Roxanne Williams.

History

City Sprouts formed as a group in 1995, as a response to help foster community connection after a murder that had occurred in the Orchard Hill neighborhood.[3] Michael V. McNealy was one of the founding members of City Sprouts.

Events

City Sprouts hosts regular events and workshops in the Learning Center, including classes on topics such as permaculture, and canning and preserving.[4]

One of the main fundraising events for City Sprouts each year is a Gala in the fall, frequently hosted at Lauritzen Gardens.[3]

References

  1. ^ "City Sprouts: About Us". Archived from the original on 2014-03-09. Retrieved 2014-03-09.
  2. ^ Logan, Casey (2013-08-15). "Student employee skills 'sprout' at north Omaha community garden". Omaha World Herald. Terry Kroeger.
  3. ^ a b "City Sprouts Hosts Gala to Celebrate Success of Community Gardening Projects in Omaha, NE". 2013-09-01. Retrieved 2014-03-29.
  4. ^ "City Sprouts: Events". Retrieved 2014-03-29.

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