For community members looking to grow their own produce or improve their gardening skills, get involved by renting a garden plot in the Las Parcelas garden as a Campesinx. Our Campesinxs are important ambassadors of and for a community that celebrates Puerto Rican, Afro-Caribbean, and broader Latinx cultures.
How To Join:
- Every March, current members are given a chance to renew, and beds may open up for new members. To be considered, please complete the waitlist form before March 31st. Campesinx are free to use their plot through the end of harvest.
- OR download the form and return it to victoria@myneighborhoodproject.org
Membership Requirements:
- Must be 18 to have a plot on their own
- Preferably 10+ years living within the NSNP catchment area, bound by Berks St to the South, Lehigh Ave to the North, Front St to the East, and 5th St to the West. Applicants will be prioritized by this category.
- Members must pay an annual membership fee of $40 for individual personal plots.
- Institutional plots (Nonprofits, etc.) are $75 per year, due to multiple-person use and access.
Benefits of Membership:
- Workshops offerings to learn more about gardening, composting, food production, etc.
- Access to water, tools, and kitchen
- Use of garden space for 1 private event
- Connect with neighbors and grow food together!