#LexingtonNC - Lexington community youth garden will kick off 2nd season of growing
By Jill Doss-Raines, Mar 20, 2025
"A Lexington church and a nonprofit group will come together to kick off the second year of a community youth garden project.
"To do this, the project needs youths who want to learn about gardening.
"At 10 a.m. April 5, 2025 Anything For Our Youth Group and First Reformed United Church of Christ will kick off the growing season. This collaborative effort aims to educate and engage young people about sustainable gardening while fostering a sense of community, responsibility and #EnvironmentalStewardship.
"The garden project will provide youth with hands-on experience planting, cultivating and harvesting fresh fruits and vegetables. In addition to learning essential agricultural skills, participants will explore nutrition, food security and #environmental #conservation. The initiative also promotes teamwork, leadership and a connection to nature, values that help build a stronger, healthier community.
"'We are excited to bring this opportunity to the youth of Lexington,' said Tina Royal, director of Anything For Our Youth Group. 'This garden is more than just a place to grow food, it’s a space for learning, collaboration and community building. By working alongside dedicated mentors and volunteers, our youth will gain skills that benefit them for a lifetime.'
"First Reformed United Church of Christ, known for its commitment to outreach and service, has provided space and support for the project.
"'This partnership reflects our mission to serve the community and uplift the next generation,' said Edgar Miller, who is the church community garden organizer and the executive director of the #YadkinRiverkeeper Inc. 'We look forward to seeing the positive impact this garden will have on both the youth and the broader community.'
"Youth participants, volunteers and community members interested in supporting the initiative can participate. Registration is open to youth and families at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DAkw2z_5rfhbD0KchylZL4nPCf0ZntUBUupBvX1yTaE/edit?usp=drivesdk.
"For more information on how to get involved, please contact afoygroup@gmail.com or visit www.anyforouryouthgroup.org.
"Anything For Our Youth Group is a nonprofit organization based in Lexington dedicated to empowering and supporting local youth through education, mentorship and community engagement.
"The organization’s mission is to provide young people with the resources, opportunities and life skills necessary to succeed and thrive."
Original article:
https://www.the-dispatch.com/news/education/lexington-community-youth-garden-will-kick-off-2nd-season-of-growing/article_c3327bdf-8788-55a4-9c8b-4d9f011ad9e2.html
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/XK9H4
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