Growing Gardens Oregon
Non-profit OrganizationsOregon, United States11-50 Employees
Growing Gardens Oregon is a nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 1996. It leverages hands-on experiences with growing food in schools, backyards, and correctional facilities to support healthier diets, science education, and pathways to employment, aiming to foster more equitable communities. The organization operates across Oregon and provides professional training and community organizing on a national level, serving partners and participants who benefit from hands-on gardening as a vehicle for education and wellbeing. With a focus on using food production to address health and social equity, Growing Gardens positions itself within the nonprofit sector as a program developer and trainer that connect practical gardening experiences with community outcomes.