Community Gardening And Greening
Established in 1984 our Community Gardening
Program helps residents of the City of Camden and members of the Garden
Club maintain community garden and greening sites throughout the City of
Camden. Over 1,000 people participate in this program. The Camden City Garden Club (CCGC) assists members who wish to clean vacant, City owned, trash-strewn lots and transform them into beautiful and productive community gardens. Neighbors come together to not only beautify a former eyesore and reclaim a part of their block, but to also grow fresh and nutritious fruits and vegetables.
The CCGC provides tools, plants and seeds to its members. In addition, about 100,000 plants are given away annually to members. The members provide the sweat equity involved in planning, planting, maintenance and harvest of the garden. Members receive planting and gardening information and can participate in demonstrations, and periodic workshops.
The Garden Club will also assist members and Camden residents with Community Greening projects and tree plantings throughout the neighborhoods of Camden. In 2005 our focus will be in the Parkside neighborhood. The Club will assist residents in the beautification of their front yards, and with planting street trees. The Club will provide technical assistance, workshops and information sheets.
If you live in Camden, and would like to join the Camden City Garden Club’s, Community Gardening and Greening Program, please contact the membership coordinator at 1.856.365.8733. Or, please download the community gardening membership form and mail with payment to Camden City Garden Club, Community Gardening 3 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ 08103.
These activities are funded through grants and sponsorships. If you would like to help fund this program, please call our grant coordinator at 1.856.365.8733.