Dr. George wASHINGTON CARVER EDIBLE PARK
Located at 30 George Washington Carver Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, the park is 1.1 acres and was established in 1998. It features over 40 diverse varieties of fruit and nut trees.
A Brief History:
The Dr. George Washington Carver Edible Park's roots lie in the visionary minds of Jonathan Brown and Samantha Lefko, college students at Appalachian State University in the mid-1990s. Their passion for sustainable development and permaculture led to the creation of an edible public space accessible to all. Through partnerships and support from organizations such as Bountiful Cities, the Buncombe County Fruit & Nut Club, Asheville Greenworks, and the East End Valley Street Neighborhood Association, the park has transformed into a thriving food forest, showcasing permaculture's potential in urban areas while promoting community engagement and sustainability.
Honoring the Past:
The park holds a significant location, once being the grounds of Stephens-Lee High School, a vital institution in Asheville's black community. In 2000, Lady Gloria Howard Free, an alumna of Stephens-Lee High School and a board member of City Seeds, proposed renaming the park from the Bountiful Cities Project to the Dr. George Washington Carver Edible Park. This change aimed to honor the exceptional academic and researcher, Dr. Carver, renowned for his contributions to alternative crop production and soil conservation. The new name symbolizes pride in his work and seeks to draw attention to his enduring legacy, preserving cultural heritage while promoting positive change.
Join Us at the Park:
We invite you to stay involved by joining our community work days, held on the third Friday of every month from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Your participation in these work sessions will contribute to the park's growth and development. For updates on events and activities, please check the Dr. George Washington Carver Edible Park Facebook page.
Questions? email [email protected]
A Brief History:
The Dr. George Washington Carver Edible Park's roots lie in the visionary minds of Jonathan Brown and Samantha Lefko, college students at Appalachian State University in the mid-1990s. Their passion for sustainable development and permaculture led to the creation of an edible public space accessible to all. Through partnerships and support from organizations such as Bountiful Cities, the Buncombe County Fruit & Nut Club, Asheville Greenworks, and the East End Valley Street Neighborhood Association, the park has transformed into a thriving food forest, showcasing permaculture's potential in urban areas while promoting community engagement and sustainability.
Honoring the Past:
The park holds a significant location, once being the grounds of Stephens-Lee High School, a vital institution in Asheville's black community. In 2000, Lady Gloria Howard Free, an alumna of Stephens-Lee High School and a board member of City Seeds, proposed renaming the park from the Bountiful Cities Project to the Dr. George Washington Carver Edible Park. This change aimed to honor the exceptional academic and researcher, Dr. Carver, renowned for his contributions to alternative crop production and soil conservation. The new name symbolizes pride in his work and seeks to draw attention to his enduring legacy, preserving cultural heritage while promoting positive change.
Join Us at the Park:
We invite you to stay involved by joining our community work days, held on the third Friday of every month from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Your participation in these work sessions will contribute to the park's growth and development. For updates on events and activities, please check the Dr. George Washington Carver Edible Park Facebook page.
Questions? email [email protected]
wEST ASHEVILLE EDIBLE PARK
Located at 198 Vermont Ave, Asheville, NC 28806, the park was established 15 years ago. It features over 15 diverse varieties of fruit and nut trees.
Questions? email [email protected] and keep up to date by following the West Asheville Food Forest
Questions? email [email protected] and keep up to date by following the West Asheville Food Forest
tEMPE AVERY EDIBLE PARK
Located at 34 Pearson Drive, Asheville, NC 28801, the park was established in 2016. It features a diverse variety of fruit and nut trees.
Tempe Avery Montford Community Center
Questions? email [email protected]
Tempe Avery Montford Community Center
Questions? email [email protected]
