On Friday, August 1, from 4:30-6pm, we celebrated our new community garden collaboration with Seeds of Faith Lutheran Church in Lisbon! Community leaders, volunteers, and church members were invited to join our board of directors and staff for a ribbon cutting, followed by light refreshments. Thanks to the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group for making the arrangements!
The new permanent location replaces our original community garden that was on loaned space near the Rehabilitation Center of Lisbon. After receiving grant funding for the raised beds and fencing, the garden installation at Seeds of Faith took place in spring 2025, with all volunteer labor, including Linn County Master Gardeners.
In addition to supplying fresh produce to SELCC and the neighbors we serve, the garden provides a tranquil green space for events, such as yoga. It also offers learning opportunities for youth groups.
Our volunteers continue to maintain our second community garden located near the Lester Buresh Family Community Wellness Center in Mount Vernon. We are so excited to now have two permanent community gardens and can’t wait for next season!