Placer County is home to a vibrant network of long-standing community gardens, each rooted in their neighborhoods and dedicated to providing fresh produce, belonging, and a sense of place. The Placer Resource Conservation District partners with these gardens by offering technical assistance, fostering leadership through garden tours, and supporting long-term resilience through emerging financial opportunities.
Map of Community Gardens in Placer County
Andrew Justus-Fritz (Placer RCD) and UCCE Placer County Master Gardeners President, Carol Holliman, at the Loomis UMC Community Garden.Andrew Justus-Fritz guides community garden leaders through a welcoming circle at the Community Garden Leader’s Tour at Loomis UMC Community Garden.Participants at the Lincoln Community Gardens learning about the history and unique landuse agreement.Patrick Aiello illustrating their compost operation at the Loomis UMC Community Garden.Participants of the Community Garden Leaders Tour at the Armed Forces Pavilion and Community Garden in Auburn, CA on June 29, 2024Community garden leaders tour the School Park Community Food Garden in Auburn, California. The tour was part of a Community Garden Leaders Tour organized by the Placer Resource Conservation District on June 29, 2024.A participant of the Community Garden Leadership Tour on June 29, 2024.Participants of the Community Garden Leadership Tour on June 29, 2024 visiting the Armed Forces Pavilion and Community Garden and its labyrinth and artwork.Participants of the Community Garden Leaders Tour at the Armed Forces Pavilion and Community Garden underneath a pergola in Auburn, CA on June 29, 2024
Backyard & Community Agriculture