What is the UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County community gardens program?
The UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County Community Gardens Program originated in the low income communities of Dade City. This program was created by the interdepartmental relationship of the University of Florida and the Pasco County Extension Office, run by the County Extension Director, Dr. Whitney Elmore and Community Gardens Program Manager, Chris Carreiro. The community gardens program aims to guide and develop community gardens to improve communities and sustainability.
What does the program offer?
The UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County community gardens program hosts gardening, cooking, and nutrition classes and provides the knowledge to anyone wanting to grow their own food. To do this, the Community Gardens Program offers free plots, education, and training. This helps to offset financial impacts by increasing the level of food literacy and production.
Where are these gardens located?
Interested? Check out our community garden locations:
- J. Ben Harrill Recreation Complex
2830 Gulf Trace Blvd.
Holiday, FL 34691 - Heritage Park
5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd,
Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639 - Elise Logan Memorial Park
15830 Greenglen Ln,
Shady Hills, FL 34610 - Watson Park
37201 Main Ave
Dade City, FL 33523 - Wesley Chapel District Park
7727 Boyette Rd
Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
Take a look into our community gardens
Get involved and take your first step toward sustainable gardening and healthier living! If you want to sign up for community gardens, email Community Gardens Program Manager, Chris Carreiro – ccarreiro@pascocountyfl.net.
What are the benefits of community gardening?
Read more in our series:
- The Value of Community Gardens: Social Impact
- The Value of Community Gardens: Cultural Impact
- The Value of Community Gardens: Mental Health Impact
- The Value of Community Gardens: Health Impact
Have a question?
If you have any questions about gardening in Central Florida, please contact the UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County office at 352-518-0156. For more information on UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County Community Gardens, and how you can join one, visit http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pasco/. Supervising agent: Dr. Whitney Elmore.
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More resources:
- UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County
- Dr. Whitney Elmore’s Podcast: Rooted in Florida
- The Value of Community Gardens: Social Impact
- The Value of Community Gardens: Cultural Impact
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