Elm Creek Community Garden

Elm Creek Community Garden is a 501-C (3) non-profit organization. We are located in Iola, KS, a town in Southeast Kansas.

Our monthly meetings are the 1st Monday of each month during the growing season. We have a part time garden coordinator who is available to help answer questions and assist gardeners. We serve all of Allen County. We offer raised handicapped plots and ground plots. We promote healthy lifestyles, exercise, and good nutrition. We are trying to fight obesity. ECCG provides handicapped raised plots, tools, and handicapped parking. We offer free plots, water, plants, and seeds to the poor and under served.

Elm Creek Community Garden won the 2010 Thrive Allen County Award for Excellence in Health and Wellness. The garden is supported in part by the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City, KU Inclusive gardening project, local donations and fund raising.

(This listing was last updated on Aug 3, 2011)

Contact Information

Dr Valis McLean
620-365-5577
[email us]

Location

702 S 1st
Iola, KS 66749

Garden Info:

Garden Type: Public Garden
Setting: Rural
Host Org:
Handicap Accessible: yes
Size: 20000
Number of Plots: 122
Avg Plot Size: 0
Year Founded:2005
Languages:
English
Structures:
3 tool sheds, garage 3 picnic shelters, farm house and memorial garden dedicated to those who have passed away that helped Elm Creek Community Garden grow. They are called Miracle Growers.
Amenities:
10 frost free water hydrants, hose reels, electricity, garden tools, mowers, tillers, supplies, educational materials and gardening instruction, 5 picnic tables, benches,outdoor toilet, handicapped parking, and a part time garden coordinator. Free plants, seeds, water, and educational material for the poor and underserved.

Association Memberships:

  
• American Community Gardening Association (ACGA)

Events Calendar: