Community Gardens
Brown County Urban Agriculture & Community Gardens
The Community Gardens Program provides garden space and logistical assistance to Brown County residents to facilitate their access to affordable, nutritious and culturally appropriate food.
13
Gardens
386
Plots
250+
Gardeners
29
years and counting of gardening
About us
Developed in 1996 by the Extension FoodWIse Program as part of an overall initiative to increase food security in Brown County, the program has expanded to 13 community gardens on over five acres with more than 380 plots and over 250 gardeners. The gardens are supported by Brown County, Extension Brown County, the City of Green Bay, donors, and local volunteers.
Encourage sustainable growing practices through education and support
Donate fresh produce to local food pantries through Planting for a Purpose
Support well-being through forging community connection and the benefits of gardening
Empowering gardeners through self-sufficiency and a sense of community
Impact Stories
Sharing Seeds
“No fences. No price tags. Just people caring for people.”
Table of Plenty
Growing Connections
“I met a lot of new people who love doing the same thing.”
Brown County Community Gardener
Affordable Gardening
“I can do this, and I can have success. This is affordable.“
Brown County Community Gardener
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Contact Us
Urban Agriculture & Community Gardens Coordinator
Community.Gardens@browncountywi.gov
920-391-4660