Grassroots Gardens WNY (GGWNY) is celebrating 30 years of serving Western New York and is inviting the community to commemorate its milestone season.
Started in 1995 by neighborhood gardeners and activists on Buffalo’s West Side, Grassroots Gardens WNY has since grown to provide resources and guidance to hundreds of area gardeners interested in cultivating public community gardens for the good of their neighborhoods. In 2025, the nonprofit organization will support 80+ community garden spaces and will provide resources for 30+ education-focused gardens at local schools.
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