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The former vacant lot at 1114 S. Mason Ave. has been transformed into a public space for community members to gather and children to play. The grand opening will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 19, with a short program and ribbon cutting taking place at 2 p.m.
Seven years ago, the space across the street from Patricia and Robert Hart’s house in the 600 block of North Latrobe Avenue was a literal dump. Now, with help from the group Human Scale, they’ve turned it into an accessible community garden. Next year, they will turn half the pergola into a greenhouse, and the other half into a workshop where events and classes about gardening and healthy eating can be hosted.
Stop by most Saturdays this summer at gardens to pitch in. The next events will be held June 8 at the Veterans Peace Garden, 5413 W. Madison St., and PCC Austin Farm, 330 N. Lotus Ave. Refreshments will be served.
Police officers, community groups and others worked on the Ed Bailey-Leola Spann community garden, which is sponsored by the Cook County State’s Attorney’s West Side Community Justice Center.
Youth Outreach Services will unveil the new space from 12 to 2 p.m. Saturday at 5910 W. Division St.
The Sept. 15 “Showing Approaches that Work” conference at Truman College brought together residents concerned about environmental and sustainability issues to learn and share success stories.
Third Unitarian Church members want to expand the garden next year to include even more Austin residents.
West Siders came together to celebrate the Harambee community garden, which took root for the first time this year.
