Old Schoolhouse Community Garden

Old Schoolhouse
Community Garden

food outreach ministry of Immanuel
Lutheran Church - connecting neighbors, educating children, and providing fresh
produce to local food relief organizations.

Mission Our mission is to connect the community, growing relationships and nutritious food through sustainable agriculture and environmentally friendly practices.	Our Story 170 years ago, the land surrounding Cermak and Wolf in the Hillside / Westchester community was a 40 acre farm. The area was developed and all that remains of that farm is the Save the Prairie Society and 12 acres of field that is owned by Immanuel Lutheran Church. In spring of 2016, a group of parents, teachers and community friends with the blessing of Immanuel began the planting of a community garden. Today there are over 24 beds, a greenhouse and fruit tree orchard.	Garden with Us Send completed application and check to Old Schoolhouse Community Garden C/O Immanuel Lutheran Church 2329 S. Wolf Hillside, IL 60162
Why Community Gardens? Community gardens improve the quality of life for gardeners, reduce crime, preserve green space, stimulate social interaction and community development, encourage self-reliance and beautify neighborhoods while providing nutritious food and reducing family food budgets as well as creating new recreational and education opportunities outdoors.	What do we do? The Old School House Community Garden: offers plots to neighbors within the Hillside & Westchester community fostering positive social interaction, producing nutritious food for Food Pantries, soup kitchens and providing educational opportunities through the Old Schoolhouse.	Events and Workshops Work Days, Classes & Workshops
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