About Us
Growing Community in a Garden
We are a group of Eldorado (NM) residents who, in collaboration with the Eldorado Community School, are dedicated to the creation and stewardship of sustainable gardens in our community. We also foster a wonderful learning environment for students. In 2009, we turned 1.5 acres of native Eldorado land into a beautiful and bountiful community garden. Our garden is herbicide and pesticide free, and we offer a variety of spaces for organic gardening. Our beautiful garden includes a large gardening area for students, a labyrinth, perennial and cactus gardens, trees, a picnic area, tool shed, greenhouse and a shady portal. Please join us – we welcome your participation.
Mission and Goals
Mission
Our mission is to develop, design, build, maintain & promote a community garden for education, healthy food & recreation, community development and the enjoyment of all members.
Our Goals are to:
- Provide the essential requirements of good soil and water
- Provide basic infrastructure for successful and productive gardening experiences,
- Support each other with advice and information and an occasional helping hand,
- Provide educational opportunities for school children, teachers, and other members of the community,
- Provide opportunities for social interaction, work parties and celebrations to mark seasonal milestones,
- Generate awareness and support for the garden in the greater Santa Fe area.
Join Us
If you would like to become a member of the garden, please contact Carol Robles at (240) 478-8685. You can also email us at: info@eldoradoschoolcommunitygarden.org.