Denver Urban Gardens (DUG)
Denver

We create community gardens to unite diverse communities and teach self-sufficiency through the commonality of gardening.

In existence for over 17 years, DUG seeks to strengthen underserved urban neighborhoods through the creation of gardens and small parks. Our mission has been to support transformation of vacant, derelict lots into vital community open spaces. These public gardens have become a focus for producing food, hosting neighborhood activities and engaging participants in education programs serving over 25,000 individuals annually.

In 1997, the Community Farm was initiated, extending DUG projects beyond vegetable gardens to ecosystem and agricultural education. A training program began in 1998 focused toward hands-on horticulture for under-served and disadvantaged youth and adults. As of 2002, DUG is responsible for construction and education programs serving nearly 70 gardens, the Community Farm, 9 park or “habitat classrooms” sites and collaborates with 35 local youth and family programs annually.

To find out more about DUG, visit our website at www.dug.org

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