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Neighorhood Land Power Project - Community Development

Provides opportunities to participate in and benefit from urban farming and gardening, community-led food distribution, health and wellness education, and neighborhood land stewardship.

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Redevelopment Programs
Neighborhood Improvement Groups
Community Gardening
Nutrition Education

Lancaster County Department of Parks & Recreation - Lancaster County Department of Parks & Recreation

Programs/services include: Reservation requests for camp sites and pavilions Garden plots Offers a variety of recreational, cultural and in-service training programs for teachers. Offers an annual Christmas tree recycling program Operates Shuts Environmental Library and Resource Center and the Lancaster County Environmental Center Also maintains a public swimming pool located in Central Park Maintains a disc-golf (Frisbee) course in Buchmiller Park Garden of Five Senses with Braille Trail Park areas include: Buchmiller, Central, Chickies Rock, Speedwell Forge, and Money Rocks Parks The Conewago and Lancaster Junction Recreation Trails, The Conestoga Greenway The Theodore Parker Natural Area Park Rangers are responsible for various visitor services, law enforcement duties and park security. They provide the public with highly visible staff to assist in the following areas: General park information Medical emergencies Special event security

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Law Enforcement Agencies
Playgrounds
Campgrounds
Community Gardening
Christmas Tree Recycling
Athletic Fields/Courts
Recreational Activities/Sports
Picnic Grounds
Public Parks
Skate Parks
Swimming Facilities

Greenhouse Project - Greenhouse Project

Community greenhouse open for scheduled classes and special events. Provides education about the relationship between food ecosystem that is healthy for both people and the environment and promotes disease prevention though diet, movement, and active living.

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Community Gardening
Special Interest Clubs
Nutrition Education
Social Clubs/Events

Bayfront East Side Taskforce - Neighborhood Building Activities

Offers numerous events to build the community and allow neighbors to meet one another such as community gardens, outdoor movie nights and participate in National Night Out which features live music and a large picnic for all neighbors.

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Community Gardening
Cultural Heritage Groups

Grow Pittsburgh - School and Community Garden Support

Builds and supports gardens for schools, early childhood centers, and low-income communities throughout Allegheny County. We also provide technical and material mini-grants to established gardens throughout the county, and offer workshops for gardeners of all skill levels.

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Community Gardening

Rodale Institute - School Garden

Community Garden

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Community Gardening

Friends of Donegal - Donegal Community Garden

Community garden that provides fresh produce and garden plots to community members

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Fresh Food
Community Gardening

Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance - Out of School Time (OST)

Provides safe spaces and enriching activities for youth after school that support critical thinking, social skills, and academic achievement. Located at these schools: George W. Childs, Newlin Fell, Southwark Elementary, Vare-Washington Elementary, and Horace Howard Furness High - 21st Century Community Learning Center. Also located at Mamie Nichols Center.

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Extended Child Care
Community Gardening
Youth Enrichment Programs

Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance - Out of School Time (OST)

Provides safe spaces and enriching activities for youth after school that support critical thinking, social skills, and academic achievement. Located at these schools: George W. Childs, Newlin Fell, Southwark Elementary, Vare-Washington Elementary, and Horace Howard Furness High - 21st Century Community Learning Center. Also located at Mamie Nichols Center.

What's Here

Extended Child Care
Community Gardening
Youth Enrichment Programs

Norris Square Neighborhood Project - Campesinx

Offers garden plots in the Las Parcelas garden for rent and includes use of water, tools, and kitchens. Also offers workshops to learn about gardening and composting.

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Community Gardening

Rodale Institute - Community Garden

Container Garden

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Community Gardening

Rodale Institute - Jordan Heights Garden

International Refugee Community Garden

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Community Gardening

Meadville Neighborhood Center - Meadville Neighborhood Center

Works to engage the community for the success of its students and neighbors. Organizes and promotes community program such as the Music for Lunch series, Second Saturday Night Live Concerts, block parties and park parties, Grow Meadville, Pop-Up shops, Thankful Thursdays, Meadville Calendar.com, and Community Coordinator position.

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Community Gardening
Community Involvement Programs
Youth Enrichment Programs
Special Events

Penn State Cooperative Extension - Bradford County - Master Gardener

Supports the outreach mission of Penn State Extension by utilizing unbiased research-based information to educate the public and communities on best practices in sustainable horticulture and environmental stewardship.

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Community Gardening

Rodale Institute - South Mountain Middle School Garden

Community Garden

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Community Gardening

Boys and Girls Club of Chester - After School Programming

Provides after school programming covering four core areas: education and career development, health and life skills, the arts, and fitness and recreation. Activities and services include homework help, digital literacy training, mentoring, sports and games, nutrition education, gardening, and more.

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Extended Child Care
Nutrition Education
Youth Enrichment Programs
Digital Literacy Programs
Community Gardening
Recreational Activities/Sports
Tutoring Services
Mentoring Programs

Rodale Institute - Community Carden

Community Garden

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Community Gardening

Rodale Institute - Community Garden

Community Garden

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Community Gardening

Penn State Cooperative Extension - South Central - Yard and Garden

Provides information regarding gardening and environment including composting and soil, flowers, fruits, gardening, indoor plants, lawns and grass, pesticides, trees and shrubs, vegetable and herbs, water and ponds, and wildlife damage management.

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Community Gardening

Penn State Cooperative Extension - Blair County - Penn State Cooperative Blair County - Master Gardener Program

Offers comprehensive horticultural training to become knowledgeable gardeners.

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Community Gardening

Allison Hill Community Ministry - Victory Gardening Program

Offers two garden lots available for residents and/or others interested in a gardening plot.

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Community Gardening

Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance - Out of School Time (OST)

Provides safe spaces and enriching activities for youth after school that support critical thinking, social skills, and academic achievement. Located at these schools: George W. Childs, Newlin Fell, Southwark Elementary, Vare-Washington Elementary, and Horace Howard Furness High - 21st Century Community Learning Center. Also located at Mamie Nichols Center.

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Extended Child Care
Community Gardening
Youth Enrichment Programs

Oxford SILO - Community Garden

Cultivates a community garden. Distributes produce to community members in need. Provides volunteer opportunities.

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Volunteer Opportunities
Community Gardening

Rodale Institute - Casa Guadalupe Garden

Community Garden

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Community Gardening

Penn State Cooperative Extension - South Central - Gardening Program

Provides educational information, literature on gardening and related topics, and master gardener program.

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Community Gardening
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction