It began in early 2022 when Sarah and Matthew Lacombe felt the void of an accessible and welcoming space to grow healthy food for their family. Believing in the importance of teaching young children to appreciate where their food comes from and passing on skills necessary to grow and nurture gardens of their own, they decided to start a community garden. ​​

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Sarah learned everything she could about starting a community garden and sough out a team to support her in bringing this idea to fruition. Sarah was introduced to Stephanie Marcil and after one meeting together, they knew they were going to make this happen. 

 

Together they developed a vision and plans for the community garden, one that was more than just a garden; one that included establishing a community hub that brings people together, creates opportunities to give back and educate, and reinforces the benefits to our health and environment. 

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Without the support and dedication of the founding executive committee members, volunteers, sponsors, the City of Clarence-Rockland, and the community at large, the garden would not have been possible.

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The garden officially opened in June 2023 and welcomed its first cohort of 19 members. 

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