Arvada Gardeners
Community Oriented Gardening
Community Oriented Gardening
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About the Delva Gardens
A Branch of the Arvada Community Gardens
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Mission Statement: The Delva Community Garden will strive to offer Arvada residents a place to not only grow food but promote healthy living,volunteerism and community outreach. It is a place that welcomes everyone, regardless of age, income, education or background. History: The Delva Community Garden is located at 6501 W. 60th Ave, between Pierce St and Lamar St on the corner of 60th Ave and Marshall Ct. It has been cultivated as a garden since 1954 when Ed Delva moved his family there from North Denver. When he died in 2008 the fate of the garden was uncertain. It was far too big for just a few gardeners to maintain. The neighborhood was nervous about what would happen to the land. Mr. Delva, as well as the garden, was a fixture in the neighborhood and no one wanted to see the garden lost. The family contacted the Arvada Gardeners in 2010 with a proposal to turn the garden into a community garden. The first year was a little rocky but improvements were made to the watering system and the garden was expanded to 20 plots and we are looking forward to a bountiful year in 2011! |
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Location
6501 W 60th Ave. Meetings
Apex Community Center Open during daylight hours. |
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