Denver Urban Gardens is a
non-profit organizationNonprofit organization is neither a legal nor technical definition but generally refers to an organization that uses surplus revenues to achieve its goals, rather than distributing them as profit or dividends...
that supports Denver-based community gardens.
Organization
Denver Urban Gardens operates and assists with over 100 community gardens and small parks in the Denver area, as well as an urban community farm in Aurora. DUG operates as an umbrella group supporting a wide variety of community garden activities and events. The organization was founded in 1985. DUG is supported by municipal, county, and federal grants, as well as grants and donations from charitable foundations, corporations, and individuals.
Social functions
DUG offers support to community gardeners in the form of seeds, compost, gardening materials and equipment, funding, garden planning and construction, classes, and community events. 22 of DUG's community gardens are located at Denver schools.
External links
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