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Address: 840 Elati St
Neighborhood: Auraria/ Lincoln
Park
Number of plots: 23
Average size of plots:
Plots range from
5'x10' to 22'x8'.
Year founded: 1989
Ownership: Private (long-term
lease)
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To Connect with a Garden:
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Contact
Denver Urban Gardens
at
303-292-9900.
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Elati Community Garden
On a small side street off of 8th Avenue,
this compact garden offers community open space within a
densely developed area.
Why We Love Our Garden:
Community Events:
With gardeners ranging from 3-72 years old, the Elati Community
garden is truly a diverse group. Participants
include young families, survivors of traumatic brain
injuries, single parents and youth. Participants are committed
to the beautification of this site, and work together to
transform this small lot into a productive growing place each
year. The long-time participation of the Hang Out group
for survivors of traumatic brain injuries has added to
community sharing in this garden, providing an informal space
to socialize and work together. Located near downtown
Denver and West High School, this garden is convenient for
nearby residents and downtown workers.
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After an afternoon of weeding, there is a shaded picnic area under two mature crab apple trees, and there are apples waiting to be plucked in the late summer. The garden is a spectacular early morning breakfast spot and home of several evening potlucks complete with a donated Webber barbecue. The garden offers a few raised beds, a working compost program and benches for an afternoon conversation with your neighbors.
For more information about this garden, check out their Yahoo group page.
Monthly Potlucks
Community Workdays:
