DUG has existed since the 1970s, when gardeners in Denver’s Northside neighborhood came together to create a space for a group of local Hmong women to grow their own food. Our history is long and extensive – take a look!
2024
DUG joins Denver's West Area Plan to bring more food-producing green spaces to Denver
2023
Urban Garden Project launches to uplift community gardens across the country
2022
Food Forest & Therapeutic Gardens Initiatives launch; 191st garden built
2021
DUG Corps launches; Baseline Infrastructure Initiative is established to ensure equity throughout DUG network
2017
Partnership with Project Worthmore is established at DeLaney Community Farm to support refugees through sustainable agriculture and community building
2016
DUG partners with Denver Food Rescue and Groundwork Denver to pilot Fresh Food Connect, a garden produce donation program
2013
Horsebarn becomes DUG's new home
2010
100th garden is built; Youth Educator workshops begin
2009
Master Composter Garden Program is established
2000
Master Composter Program is established in partnership with the City & County of Denver
1997
DeLaney Community Farm is established in partnership with the City of Aurora; Grow a Garden food access program is established
1994
First paid staff; 21st garden is built
1993
Fairview Community Garden becomes the first school garden in partnership with Denver Public Schools
1985
DUG transitions from a grassroots organization to a 501(c)3 organization
1976
Rosedale Community Garden is established as the first partnership with Denver Parks & Recreation
1974-79
The initial community gardens (Pecos, El Oasis, Shoshone) are established in Northwest Denver
