Philadelphia Parks & Recreation has launched a new hub aimed at helping city gardeners plant trees, grow fresh produce and tend to public green spaces.<\/p>\n
The Agriculture Resource Center, located at the Fairmount Park Horticultural Center, offers multiple services to residents ages 18 and older. Philadelphians who sign up for a free membership gain access to a tool lending library featuring thousands of pieces of manual and specialized equipment. The center also distributes city-made compost, mulch and wood chips and offers an outdoor classroom for horticultural workshops.<\/p>\n
MORE:\u00a0Police ID man accused of intentionally driving car into police headquarters<\/a><\/p>\n These resources are intended to aid the Tree Tenders program, Park Friends groups, community gardens and other public projects. Parks & Rec is currently soliciting feedback<\/a> from residents involved with these organizations to shape the public programming and tools offered at the center.<\/p>\n “The (center) stands as a testament to the principles of sharing and solidarity economies,” said Ash Richards, the city’s director of urban agriculture and manager of Farm Philly. “More than a resource hub, it reflects a commitment to investing in communities that have stewarded land and cared for their neighbors for generations. It is a catalyst for resilient, community-driven action.”<\/p>\n The new resource hub is the first capital project from the city’s 10-year urban agriculture plan<\/a>, designed to support city gardeners and farmers and boost all residents’ access to fresh, locally grown food. It debuted in 2023.<\/p>\n Follow Kristin & PhillyVoice on Twitter: @kristin_hunt
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