In 2005 the mission imagined by the founders of Grow Pittsburgh was relatively simple. They wanted to teach, model and facilitate sustainable urban agriculture within the Pittsburgh region.
Photo: Ryan Sigesmund
Since then, several communities around the city of Pittsburgh have thrived in the company of this extraordinary organization.
Photo: Ryan Sigesmund
From the beginning dedicated volunteers have made up the core of this remarkable community and they continue to play a key role in supporting Grow Pittsburgh’s work and mission.
Photo: Courtney Thrall
With the support of such organizations as The Heinz Foundation, The Frick and Fairmont Hotel Pittsburgh they are truly thriving.
Listen in to learn hear about their spring planting, Grow Pittsburgh Seedlings, and the development of a web-based toolkit for garden educators. We speak with Josh Burnett, the Director of Educational Programming at Grow Pittsburgh.
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