Spencer Community Garden

Land for Spencer Garden was donated to Milwaukee Urban Gardens (MUG) in 2003 by the Spencer family after a fire irreparably damaged their home. The Spencer family wanted the land to become a place for neighbors to grow fresh food and flowers and serve as permanent green space in the 30th and Hampton neighborhood.

In 2005, MUG partnered with the Daniels – Mardak Boys & Girls Club, to break ground for the garden and start a ‘gardening club’ to teach urban youth how to grow and prepare fresh fruits and vegetables. Today, the garden serves over thirty youth from the neighborhood and four area Boys & Girls Club(s). Additionally, the garden provides fresh greens, herbs, and flowers to over twenty families in the surrounding neighborhood.

Spencer Community Garden has become a place where youth can explore nature and give back to their community!       

Current Events

Saturday, May 2, 1-5pm

Community planting Day

4669 N. 30th Street

 

Contact Information

To learn more about activities and volunteer opportunities at Spencer Community Garden contact:

Erin Kanuckel
erin@milwaukeeurbangardens.org
(414) 431-1585

 

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