Organization
Denver Urban Gardens offers neighborhoods resources for community gardens, including ongoing technical expertise with:
- securing sustainable land for gardens
- designing and building gardens
- supporting garden organization, leadership, outreach and maintenance
- utilizing gardens as extraordinary places for learning and healthy living
- linking gardens with related local food system projects and policy
DUG operates and assists with 123 community gardens and small parks in the Denver area, as well as an urban community farm in Aurora. DUG operates as an umbrella group supporting a wide variety of community garden activities and events. DUG is supported by municipal, county, and federal grants, as well as grants and donations from charitable foundations, corporations and individuals. Gardens are established primarily in low to moderate income neighborhoods.
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