City Blossoms began nine years ago as a volunteer project and has since evolved into a year-round program that includes consulting, curriculum development (with consideration for learning standards), and regular on-site workshops. To date, City Blossoms has worked with over 1000 children and youth in various gardening projects.
City Blossoms has designed a unique method of developing and managing robust green spaces where children and youth are engaged as the main cultivators. We specialize in an art-based, hands-on approach that emphasizes the strengths and unique qualities of each learning center. All City Blossoms projects are organic and designed to work with the local environment and community needs. We look forward to bringing City Blossoms to schools and learning centers all around the area and increasing children and youth awareness about caring for the environment and themselves.
At both Girard Childrens’ Community Garden and Marion Street Inter-generational Garden, City Blossoms schedules weekly times when the gardens are open to the public. Want to check out the spaces, volunteer, or participate in an impromptu activity, then please come on by. (If you are interested in attending open times on a regular basis or with a large group please contact Lola Bloom for more information, lola@cityblossoms.org)
Marion Street Inter-generational Garden (on Marion St. between P & Q Streets, NW):
- Monday 4-7pm
- Wednesday 4-7pm
Girard Childrens’ Community Garden (in the playground near the corner of 15th & Girard Streets, NW):
- Monday 4-6
- Wednesday 4-6
- Saturday 5-7
Since Spring 2010 City Blossoms has been working on a new gardening project on Marion Street, NW. The currently empty lot, located in the Shaw neighborhood and less than a block away from the Kennedy Recreation Center, will be transformed into an inter-generational garden with educational opportunities for children, youth and adults. Click here to see the progress made to date. To find out how to get involved in this project contact lola@cityblossoms.org.
City Blossoms is excited to announce the Girard Family Workshops Series. Every month we will be hosting free garden-inspired workshops for families at the Girard Children’s Community Garden (located in the playground near the corner of Girard & 15th Sts., NW). Click on the English or Spanish link to download a calendar of the workshops.
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