Garden
Growing our Community
The Community Garden provides a hands-on experience of working with plants, insects, and pollinators, offering a deeper connection to nature. Featuring predominantly California native plants, the garden encourages us to explore the history and values of Native Americans as well as their relationships with the Earth, fostering a greater appreciation for the knowledge and wisdom embedded in the natural world.
Through volunteer-led gardening sessions, participants not only build relationships with each other but also form a broader connection with the diverse life forms in the garden, cultivating respect and appreciation for its beauty. The garden also promotes sustainable practices and highlights the value of plant materials, insects, and pollinators in enriching our environment.
Planting the Seeds for a Greener Future: Point Blue
New Village Oakland proudly partners with Point Blue, whose generous support empowers our community garden to bring vital nature conservation and advocacy to the heart of the city. Together, we're cultivating a greener future where healthy ecosystems benefit both wildlife and our urban community.
Interested in hosting a class?
We are developing nature-based programming for our community members. If you have knowledge to share, please contact us with your ideas. Let's get green together!
Recent
Saturday, July 10 2025
Our soft opening event took place, and we couldn't be happier with the response from our community! Thank you to everyone who came out, Including:
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90+ attendees from the neighborhood and beyond
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Opening breathwork, drumming, and blessing ceremony hosted by Krystal Edwards, a traditional Mexican Medicine Keeper and birth worker.
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Speaker: Oakland City Councilperson Charlene Wang (D2) as a surprise guest
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Speaker: Oakland Urban Farming Project's "Gravity Garden" steward Cameron Preston
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Speaker: Beekeeper Paula Breen spoke and educated folks on the apiary
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Speaker: Laura Jerrard from Trees for Oakland
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Tae Ha owner and artist-curator of Dictee Gallery
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A community visioning board for the space
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Food, drink, and salad!
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Support from Alameda County Arts Council for our kid's art and nature table - we did rock painting and watercolors!
Saturday, May 10 2025
We had a great time spreading mulch and spreading the love for our almost-ready garden. Our community members gathered on a gorgeous Saturday morning to get the job done.