The Los Angeles Community Garden Council (LACGC) partners with 47 community gardens in LA County to take care of the business side of gardening and give you more time to get dirty in the garden! We also offer gardening advice and workshops to more than 125 community gardens in LA County. Our gardens include:

  • Traditional community gardens where people rent a plot to grow their own fresh produce
  • Educational gardens where we teach gardening, landscaping, nutrition and cooking
  • Urban farms where volunteers grow vegetables for local markets and people in need

The Los Angeles Community Garden Council’s mission is to strengthen communities by building and supporting community gardens where every person in Los Angeles County can grow healthy food in their neighborhood. We envision a garden network for Los Angeles where people of all ages and backgrounds live healthy, active lives in a clean environment by growing fresh food. This network fosters the meeting of people from diverse backgrounds to share experience and knowledge, promote urban agriculture and economic justice, provide leadership and job training, and grow more beautiful and sustainable communities.

Is there a community garden near me?

Visit our “Find a Garden” page and zoom in on your neighborhood to find a community garden near you.

How can I join a community garden?

Visit our “Find a Garden” page, click on a community garden near you, and contact the volunteer Garden Manager whose contact information shows in the pop-up box. Please note that there are waitlists for most of our community gardens.

Can I volunteer in a community garden?

Yes! We have regular volunteer opportunities and can arrange for groups to volunteer. Click here for more information.

 

STORMWATER CAPTURE FOR CG’S!

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The Los Angeles Community Garden Council was awarded funding through the Los Angeles County Measure W – Safe Clean Water Program to conduct three watershed investigations, known collectively as the Community Garden Stormwater Capture Investigation Project. We’ve begun the screening and selection process and will be getting in touch with eligible gardens soon!

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LACGC Seeks New Executive Director!

LACGC is thrilled to officially launch the search for the next Executive Director of the Los Angeles Community Garden Council!

  • Do you have a passion for community gardens, climate resilience and social impact?
  • Do you have experience leading programs and non-profit fundraising?
  • Are you ready to take the LA Community Garden Council to the next level? 

Consider applying for the Executive Director role, or help us find our next leader by sharing with your networks. 

View the full Job Description here. LACGC Executive Director

Please forward a cover letter and resume to: admin@lacommunitygardens.org with subject line: “Executive Director Role:  Your Name” 

 

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Grants Available Through
Freedom Farms Initiative


Generous funding for community gardens is being made available through the Partnership for Growth LA and its new Freedom Farms initiative. The plan will establish and expand urban farms and community gardens throughout South and West Los Angeles.

The grants are intended to support LA’s urban farms and increase jobs and economic development through urban farming. In the first year, these grants will provide funds to establish 5 urban farms, and invest in 10 existing gardens and farms. The maximum awards per applicant are $150,000 for new urban farming projects, and $50,000 for investment in existing urban farms or community gardens. 

So if there’s a capital project you’ve been wanting to pursue — replace your deteriorating garden beds, build a garden shed or shade structure, or fix an aging irrigation system, now is your chance. Or dream big. $50,000 can go a long way! These grant require recipients to swap or share some produce from the farm with members of the public. Because as we all know, gardening is love.

The grants are being administered through the Partnership for Growth LA. They are taking applications now and the deadline is October. 31st. Find more information at Freedom Farms RFP and  partnershipforgrowthla.org.   

Learn more in the LA Times article here.

 

    Volunteer at a Community Garden Get Dirty with LACGC

Volunteer at a local community garden! There’s nothing better than getting dirty, making friends, and beautifying Los Angeles County. We host volunteer opportunities all over, for novices and green thumbs alike.

Please visit our volunteer page for more opportunities and information about getting involved in your local community garden.

 

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