Gardens for Humanity’s mission is to develop and share our relationships with Humanity and Nature through gardening, art, and education.
Founded in 1996, Gardens for Humanity has worked for ecological education to help give our children and all members of our community the values, tools and experiences needed to seek and regain balance with the natural world. Our many Programs and Projects throughout the years have helped to enrich our Verde Valley area from personal wellness to schools and communities. Read more about what we do.
Nature’s mulch is the accumulation of dead plant matter left undisturbed through the seasons. We can contribute to this by adding leaves, compost, manures, wood chips, even shredded cardboard. Our role as gardener can be to imitate and work with the natural life cycles of plants. There are six gifts of mulch that contribute to healthy gardens. Read whole article >>
A gardener’s sense of time is governed by the seasons, and by the life cycles of plants and other garden residents. There is a rhythm to life that a gardener experiences that is a contrast to the strict lock step of days, weeks, and months. Read whole article >>
Beaver Creek – Saturday, July 2 – 8:00 am: This month, Saturday, July 2, there will be a tour at the Archaeology Garden at 8:00 am. This is instead of the regularly scheduled seed library in Rimrock. The Archaeology Garden is located off Homestead Parkway. There is a parking lot for the paths and the garden. More information >>
Cottonwood – Saturday, July 23, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm: The Verde Valley Seed Library is every fourth Saturday at the Cottonwood Library. There are lots of great veggie, flower & herb seeds available – FREE. More information >>
Gardens for Humanity works with other community partners in the food, agriculture, and nutrition sectors as part of the Verde Valley Food Policy Council. We developed a comprehensive food policy and an action plan that promote strategies to create a sustainable, healthy, nutritious, and accessible local food system for all our residents and visitors to our region. Find out more >>
Gardens for Humanity is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law. In any of our volunteer, learning, or work related activities, we provide accommodations for those with disabilities so that they may participate according to their abilities with all due concern for their safety.
The activity kit has some 25 fun activities to get kids investigating Nature through all the senses, mind, and imagination, using science, art, journaling, and creative activities. Kit includes a magnifying glass, crayons, journal, seeds, and step-by-step instructions for each activity. They can explore from the viewpoint of an ant, or create their own design for a dream garden. They can experience their favorite snack foods while learning botany, and rank them from yuck to yum!
This project is funded by individual donations and by a grant from:
At this time when we must act to reverse the climate crisis, and ensure our health, a garden is one of the most effective solutions. A garden that both gives us healthy food and regenerates the Planet restores our health and hope. View our slideshow and resources >>
