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Community Garden Plot Information
The Community Gardens at Prairie Green is a
cooperative partnership between the Geneva Park
District, the City of Geneva and the Forest Preserve
District of Kane County. The Community Gardens
feature 124 garden plots and is located on the west
side of Geneva at the intersection of Peck Road and
Bricher Road. Each garden plot measures 20 ft by 30
ft.
Twelve plots are designated for organic growers.
The garden plots will be open from dawn to dusk
between April and October. Five raised beds are
available for use by gardeners with limited mobility.
Proof of mobility issue must be given at time of
registration. These beds will be given out on a first
come/first served basis. The Geneva Park District will
oversee the seasonal operation of the garden. Park
District staff will rototill all of the plots after October
31st on an annual basis.

Returning Gardeners:
Application and fee are due by:

January 16, 2017

Returning gardeners have first priority to renew their contracts, so each year a limited number of plots are available. If plots
are not available, a gardener can be put on the waitlist. The waitlist is handled chronologically. Gardeners will be contacted
by phone if a plot becomes available.

New Gardeners:

Applications are accepted after:

Gardeners are responsible for the maintenance of their garden plot. Gardens will be checked periodically for maintenance. If a
garden appears to need attention, gardeners will be notified by email and phone.

January 30, 2017

Benefits of
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Plot Fee: $45 Geneva Park District Residents / $60 Non-Residents
Registration Code: 5611901-01
Garden Plot Reservations must be made in person at Sunset Community Center, located at 710 Western Avenue or
Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center, located at 3507 Kaneville Road in Geneva.

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Studies have show that
community gardeners and their
children eat healthier, more
nutrient rich diets than nongardening families.

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Exposure to green space reduces
stress and increases a sense of
wellness and belonging.

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Community Gardens restore
oxygen to the air and help to
reduce air pollution

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Community Gardens allow
families and individuals without
land of their own an opportunity
to produce food and provide
a place for gardeners to share
knowledge and skills

Resident Registration Day December 6

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