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#DuarteCA #CommunityGarden to be developed at #TzeitelParasCaracciPark

March 12, 2025

"Duarte residents will soon have a new space to grow fresh produce, connect with neighbors, and enjoy the outdoors. Last month, the Duarte City Council approved the development of the Duarte Community Garden at Tzeitel Paras-Caracci Park (2701 Royal Oaks Drive).

"'This project exemplifies our dedication to creating #sustainable, #accessible spaces for our residents,' said Mayor Cesar A. Garcia. 'This garden will not only enhance the beauty of our park but also provide a space where our community can come together, learn, and share in the joy of nature. I am excited to see this project grow and look forward to it becoming a vibrant part of our community.'

"The goal of the Duarte Community Garden is to increase #FoodSovereignty by creating garden plots for community members to grow healthy food, cultivate agricultural literacy with educational programs, gather community by creating a welcoming and accessible garden space, and perform ecosystem services by removing grass, installing a sustainable #DripIrrigation system, building a #NativeHabitatGarden, and collecting #compost.

"The garden will feature 20 plots and two #ADAAccessible raised beds, available for rent at $5 per month. Community members can plant edible (excluding smokable) plants and flowers for personal, noncommercial use. It will include a storage shed with garden tools, an irrigation system promoting sustainable practices, and ADA-accessible decomposed granite pathways.

"The garden will be run in partnership with Food Exploration and Discovery (#FoodEd), a nonprofit organization that collaborates with San Gabriel Valley communities to create edible education sites and provide programs on #ecosystem #stewardship, healthy living, #environmental innovation, and entrepreneurship.

"Food Ed’s educational model will support gardeners of all skill levels, providing supplies and plants for beginners while experienced gardeners can use their own resources. The garden will also offer picnic benches for community #gatherings and host educational programs on topics like #VegetableGardening, #composting, #DroughtTolerant landscaping, and #SoilHealth.

"As the lead on this grant project, Food Ed will be responsible for building the #DuarteCommunityGarden. This includes overseeing site construction, collecting infrastructure bids, contractor management, program management, community engagement and workshops/events, processing plot holder applications, plant and soil replenishment, above ground irrigation repairs, developing the garden’s webpage and branding and overall garden management through October of 2026.

"For more information on the Duarte Community Garden, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (626) 357-7931."

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heysocal.com/2025/03/12/duarte
#ThirdSpaces #SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardens #FoodSecurity #BuildingCommunity #California #SolarPunk #Composting

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@the_medium_kahuna - Focus on building an using tech that isn't within the constraints of capitalism helps for starters.

So I run Linux as my home and work computer. When I have to use Windows, its within a VM or remote desktop, etc.

I'm looking into a Fairphone for my daily driver.

I use public transit as often as I can or walk / ride my PEV when I can't. I'll use rideshare or a rental/lease when I can't use those others.

I grow my own food and buy from co-ops. I build and participate in mutual aid networks.

I'm looking on setting up solar. I don't plan on leasing. Instead, I'll take out a loan to own it over time. But you can look into buying used panels and get even cheaper.

I don't buy streaming movies. I use the library with the libraries free streaming apps like Kanopy, Hoopla, and Libby. Or I borrow physical media from the library itself.

I spend my free time carving out and participating in third spaces at locally owned restaurants or city managed parks, the library, temples, etc.

It's not perfect right now of course. We're trying to get out of the current situation. But there are lots of ways you can live and participate fully in society without engaging in capitalism.

Edit to say: I feel you and your frustration. I have it too. I went into "solve the problem" mode and not "listening and being" mode. Sorry!

#mutualAid#solarPunk#thirdSpaces
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