Our Mission

To cultivate a sustainable community garden that upholds biodiversity, grows nourishing food and plants, and allows a space for our students and community members to collaborate and contribute. 

History of the garden

Loyola Academy held space at 3434 Illinois for a community garden for a year or so and in 2024 they received permission to start construction. As of 2025, there is a clear blueprint, 26 beds with mulch planted over the winter, and a few beds with garlic ready to be harvested. Meet the team below to see what is coming next!
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Allie and Meredith

Set up a website to get the community involved and excited in a LA School Garden

Sara and avery

Created a Farming Handbook for the LA Garden and worked to plant specific crops
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Kiki, lily, and katie

Formed a community that gardens at 3434 IL and structures for that process

Harlee and maddy

Secured a shed and new trees for the LA Garden

Brynn, margaret, and morgan

Experts on biodiversity and ensuring native plants are a staple at the garden

Kevin, Diego, and brandon

Constructed temporary as well as long term solutions to getting water to 3434 IL

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