Gardener's Supply Company founded their company on the premise that gardens change lives. They nourish the body, elevate the spirit, and build community. More than ever, after a year of incredible suffering and hardship caused by Covid-19, the world needs more gardens. So they are doubling down on our efforts, by pledging more donation dollars and volunteer hours, to do exactly that. Learn more about Harvest Hope.
In honor of Earth Day, we thought of some way to show some love to the Earth and nature. Planting a garden is the perfect way to welcome Spring by creating an educational and life-sustaining work of culinary and horticultural art that your whole family can enjoy! The Corona Challenge This year we had … Continue reading Honor Earth Day by Planting a Garden and Growing Minds
As always, we like to share stories about folks doing inspiring work in their community and tell you how you can help! There's nothing like growing your soul and happiness, like helping your neighbor and giving back to your community. Today, we are going to talk about HUNGER! That word to you may mean something … Continue reading Grow Hope this Summer – Help Feed Your Neighbor with ’Seeds of Hope Food Pantry’
As an advocate of nature, the power of plants and health education, Tracy’s path naturally led her to the #PlantsPower Community! The start of her journey using distilled plants (aka essential oils), marks a rebirth of her wellness enterprise and a celebration of personal “Wellness Renaissance”! WHAT IS A “WELLNESS RENAISSANCE”? Like most women in … Continue reading WELLNESS RENAISSANCE and Tracy’s Bio: A Windy Path to the Gardens
Most of my readers know that I worked at the Camden Childrens Garden (CCG), the stewards of the Camden City Garden Club (CCGC) for a decade and have supported for longer. In my twenties, I was contemplating joining the Peace Corps before I met my then-future-husband and decided to do some good locally. My path … Continue reading Why the Camden Children’s Garden Has A Piece of My Heart
WHOLE FOODS SHOPPERS SUPPORT Camden Children's Garden @ 5% Community Giving Days! Support the Camden City Garden Club by shopping for groceries @ WHOLE FOODS MARKETS! Select Whole Foods Market stores are donating 5% of net sales to the Camden City Garden Club through their community giving days (see dates/locations). Read More and Download Flyer about 5% … Continue reading WHOLE FOODS SHOPPERS SUPPORT CCGC @ 5% Community Giving Days!
Whole Foods Market Demonstrations, Food Security Board, Garden Club Meetings & Major Grant Announcement! Monday, August 20th ~ See Times for Specific Activities Below… 4:00pm–5:30pm ~ Camden City Food Security Advisory Board Meeting 5:30pm ~ USDA Grant Announcement/Refreshments 5:45pm ~ Whole Foods Market Tasting / Education and Camden City Garden Club (CCGC) Meeting (Download Advisory / Invitation)
We Made it into MICHELLE OBAMA’S BOOK – Camden Children’s Garden (CCG) and Camden City Garden Club (CCGC) Community Gardens are featured in the First Lady Michelle Obama's book. MICHELLE OBAMA’S BOOK Features Camden Community Gardens! The CCGC/CCG are honored to announce First Lady Michelle Obama's book, "American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens … Continue reading FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA’S BOOK FEATURES Camden
DINO DAY & BUG BONANZA The Camden Children's Garden welcomes families April 14 & 15 for "Dino Day & Bug Bonanza!" 1-4pm Celebrate dinosaurs and insects while digging for fossils in our popular Dino Garden. This festival includes educational activities, a fun planting activity, and themed crafts. ~ Part of 2nd & 4th Weekend Series. … Continue reading FAMILY FESTIVAL SEASON KICKS OFF THIS WEEKEND!
The Camden Children’s Garden (CCG) is back at the Philadelphia International Flower Show at the largest indoor flower show in the world. March 4-11, the Camden Children's Garden presents, "A Child’s Tropical Adventure". Flower Show Visiting Families LEARN TO GROW FOOD FROM A LEADING EXPERT IN GROWING SUSTAINABLE URBAN FOOD SYSTEMS This exhibit will be imaginative visually … Continue reading Philadelphia Flower Show ~ Camden Children’s Garden Exhibit
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