Agency Details:

GEO Grant's Environmental Organization

GEO’s mission is to engage youth in entrepreneurial garden and environmental stewardship projects where they develop skills and knowledge to obtain employment, access higher education, improve their health, and actively contribute to the community.

Description:
During the school year and summer program, youth manage our school garden, lead the garden mentoring program, learn how to cook healthy food, and
run our flower and salsa business. Our salsa business EAT from the garden provides experience in business and marketing for students as well as raises funds for scholarships and educational field-trips for the students.

History:
Established in 1999 a garden by a dozen youth to create a beautiful place for students to spend time in. Now it is a strong program with many facets and opportunities for all ages and embracing cultural diversity at GO EAT (Garden of Ethnic American Treasures).

Contact people:

Fatima Malik, Program Manager, (phone), (email) Ann Marie Kennedy, Executive Director, (phone) Julie Dang, Program Manager, (phone), (email)

Address:

1221 South Ave Attn: GEO RM:W-46 Sacramento, CA 95838 (See a map)

Web Site: http://eatfromthegarden.org

Directions:

When coming from downtown or West Sac please take I-80 E towards Reno Exit marsyville/raley blvd exit. Make a right at the light and then turn right on Grand Ave. Proceed to Dry Creek and make a left. Turn into the parking lot at South Ave and Dry Creek you will see the garden on the left side of the parking lot.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Arden/Del Paso,   Walk distance (in minutes): 30   Nearest Bus Stop: 15 or 19, 5 minute walk

Last updated on May 29, 2009