Community Garden Information
The Community Gardens at Prairie Green is a cooperative partnership between the Geneva Park District , the City of Geneva and the Forest Preserve District of Kane County . The Community Gardens feature 124 garden plots located on the west side of Geneva at the intersection of Peck Road and Bricher Road . Each garden plot measures 20 ft by 30 ft .
Twelve plots are designated for organic growers . Five raised beds are available for use by gardeners with limited mobility . Proof of mobility issue must be given at time of registration . These beds will be given out on a first come / first served basis . The garden plots will be open from dawn to dusk between April and October . The Geneva Park District will oversee the seasonal operation of the garden . Park District staff will rototill all of the plots after October 31 annually .
Returning gardeners have first priority to renew their contracts , so each year a limited number of plots are available . If plots are not available , a gardener can be put on the waitlist . The waitlist is handled chronologically . Gardeners will be contacted by phone if a plot becomes available . Gardeners are responsible for the maintenance of their garden plot . Gardens will be checked periodically for maintenance . If a garden appears to need attention , gardeners will be notified by email and phone .
Plot Fee : $ 45 Geneva Park District Residents / $ 60 Non-Residents Registration Code : 5611901-01
Plot Reservations must be made in person at Sunset Community Center , located at 710 Western Avenue or Stephen D . Persinger Recreation Center , located at 3507 Kaneville Road in Geneva .
Important Info :
Registration is currently open Returning gardeners will receive same plot number .
New gardeners will be assigned plots beginning on January 30 , 2018 .
Benefits of Community Gardens
• Studies have shown that community gardeners and their children eat healthier , more nutrient-rich diets than non-gardening families .
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1 Class Vegetables from the home garden are fresher , may have better nutrient values , and are often less costly than those sold in stores . In addition to providing wholesome , low-cost food , vegetable gardening is an interesting hobby , one in which the whole family can take part . Learn how to have a successful gardening season with this series of classes offered by the Geneva Park District and the University of Illinois Extension gardening educators . Instructor : Peck Farm Staff ( TB ) $ 10 Peck Farm Park Taking Care of Business : Garden Diseases , Insects and Harvesting Th 3 / 22 7:00-8:30pm 1411905-03 Yes , You Can ( Canning ) Th 4 / 19 7:00-8:30pm 1411905-04
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• Exposure to green space reduces stress and increases a sense of wellness and belonging .
• Community Gardens restore oxygen to the air and help to reduce air pollution .
• Community Gardens provide families and individuals without land of their own an opportunity to produce food and to share knowledge and skills .
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