East Tarboro ECO Garden
The East Tarboro ECO Garden is an initiative that aims to promote health equity by transforming previously inhabited, now vacant parcels of land into a multi-purpose, flood-resilient food forest and communal growing space in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
Mission
Cultivate health equity and community resilience through the East Tarboro Community Garden.
Vision
Transforming vacant lots into vibrant green spaces, nurturing both community bonds and environmental resilience.
Would you like a Garden Bed?
Please fill out this form. We will be in contact with you shortly after! Can’t wait to see you in the Garden.
Payments for Community Beds at the East Tarboro ECO Garden can be made here.
FAQs
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Once a neighborhood and thriving community, East Tarboro was heavily affected by the flooding of both hurricanes Floyd and Matthew. Left cleared for decades due to building restrictions imposed by subsequent FEMA buyouts, Freedom Org has been granted the opportunity to lease this land and develop a Community Demonstration Garden to help educate the community and encourage them to get more involved in growing fresh foods.
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The Garden will address the lack of local access to fresh, healthy foods as well as the need for educational support surrounding the physical and mental health benefits tied to food and land sovereignty, practicing ecologically responsible land stewardship in relation to flood mitigation, and the presence of intergenerational community recreation spaces.
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The garden welcomes all community members! We aim to foster inclusivity and participation.
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YOU! (Town of Tarboro), Local Civic Organizations and Churches, Local Farmers, Golden Organic Farm, Local Chefs, Local Yogis, University of Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University
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This is an ongoing program, as we foster the garden and track our trends for harvesting, we will establish timeframes where your help is most needed! Check out our socials and home page for any upcoming events!