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It was a perfect Friday to get out of the office and into the gardens! Autodesk joined CommunityGrows last week for a workday at Koshland to get the garden in shape for the upcoming semester.After a round of introductions, the team participated in a game led by Gardens Program Manager …

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_single_image image="13473" img_size="full"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text]This week kicks off the beginning of garden and nutrition classes at Rosa Parks Elementary School and Rosa Parks ExCEL after school program. (And at school partners including Booker T.  Washington Community Center, Faces SF, too! Classes at John Muir Elementary School, Western Addition Beacon, Willie Mays Boys …

CommunityGrows had the privilege of attending and taking part in the 4th annual Choose Peace Not Violence festival at the Ella Hutch Hill Center on August 25th. The sun was shining as friends, neighbors, and community organizations came together to listen to music, watch performances, and take part in the …

“I want to be kind and protect all of the creatures in the garden! I love creatures!” — a student who affectionately referred to all insects in the garden as “creatures” and who may, one day, be an entomologist. Fun in the Sun CommunityGrows had a wonderful summer! We enjoyed working with youth …

Summer is now upon us! As educators have come to know, the warm weather signals not only some well-deserved vacation time but also an opportunity to catch up with projects that were put on the back burner during the busy school year. Last week, two teams from Morgan Stanley volunteered …

As the school year comes to a close, we want to share our gratitude and highlight the Rosa Parks Green Team. This group of parents are incredible advocates for CommunityGrows’ programs at Rosa Parks Elementary School. They work behind the scenes on fundraising and outreach projects, they're instrumental in planning and implementing …

In addition to their culinary, resume designing, gardening, and teaching skills, the BEETS added construction to their accomplishments this month! Our Rosa Parks Garden Educator Anna led the BEETS in the build, explaining about how ensure the wood was flush and how to properly use the drill. For many, this was a new …

In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week, we want to give a shout-out and a thank you to all of the neighbors, partners, businesses, and friends who have supported CG this past year. We could not do our work without your help, and we appreciate all of our volunteers for their …

Help our youth flourish in the garden this spring! Your spare change -- and even part of your dinner bill -- can add up to BIG change for kids in the Western Addition. Starting Monday, May 7th, CommunityGrows will be the featured partner in 4505 Meats' “Feed the Pig” program! Please stop by 4505 Burgers & BBQ on Mondays in May …

After many years with CommunityGrows, we are saying goodbye to two of our wonderful staff members, Adrian and Melissa.  While we are sad to see them go, we are so grateful to them both for all of their hard work and dedication! Read on to learn about their time at CG. Adrian wore many hats at …