We are looking for…

  • Individuals interested in growing their own food AND/OR

  • Individuals who would like to volunteer as a community garden leader OR

  • Organizations that need help starting a garden for their clients or community

If interested, please complete this survey

 

Benefits of Community Gardens

  • Getting active
  • Access to fresh fruits and veggies
  • Hands-on learning
  • Allow you to know where your food comes from
  • A personal sense of wellbeing including stress relief, education and creation of friendships
  • Beautifying unused spaces
  • Increases property values
  • Increases feelings of safety and community pride
  • Environmentally friendly: improves air quality, creates compost and filters rainwater.

Who Can Garden?

  • All Ages; we also provide physically accessible spaces

For more information or to sign up for a garden plot (see Current Locations below), please contact Derwyn Armstrong at 519-358-2659 or by email at

 

Current Locations

Chatham

  • Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC)
  • Union Gas, Head Office
  • Chatham-Kent Public Utility Commission – Grand Ave
  • Campbell Park
  • Moore Park

Dresden: North Baptist Church  & Wallaceburg: First Baptist Church & Wallaceburg Community Health Centre

What is needed for a community garden to operate?

  • Experienced gardeners who will share their knowledge
  • Land and water access
  • Garden equipment / tools
  • Garden plants, seeds and cuttings
  • Volunteers who will assist in coordinating, assisting other gardeners, helping with transportation and canvassing for resources.

How can I start a new Community Garden?

If you are interested in starting a new garden, please review the 5 Step Guide to Starting a Community Garden in Chatham-Kent.  If you need more information on how to to do, please contact Sharmini Balakrishnan or by phone at 519.352.7270 Ext. 2496