ABOUT US
Our Vision
At LEAF, we believe in a world where every community has the knowledge and resources to work in harmony with nature to cultivate a healthier planet.
Our Mission
LEAF is an educational nonprofit whose urban gardens serve as living classrooms, soil science labs, and community spaces that empower people to learn, connect, and grow together.
We do this by educating people about healthy soil and caring for the planet; growing and sharing healthy produce with people facing food insecurity; researching and advancing soil science; and connecting people to food, the land, and each other.
Our Values
Connected 🌿
We foster strong relationships between people, communities, food systems, and the planet, creating a sense of belonging and shared responsibility for a sustainable future.
Regenerative 🌍
Honoring both traditional wisdom and scientific innovation, we restore ecosystems, build living soil, and grow food using evidence-based, climate-resilient practices that sustain the earth for future generations.
Empowering 📚
We empower people with the skills and knowledge to grow food, care for the land, and make sustainable choices that benefit their communities.
Equitable 🤝
We work to ensure that access to healthy food, education in sustainable living and community activities in outdoor spaces are available to everyone, regardless of background or resources.
Collaborative 🌾
We believe sustainability is a shared effort, so we co-create solutions with partners, volunteers, and community members—sharing resources, learning together, and building resilient systems through collective action.
Our Urban Gardens
LEAF Urban Farm
The LEAF Urban Farm is our 1.3-acre living classroom, where we build healthy soil, grow nutritious food, and bring the community together through volunteering, research, and hands-on workshops on topics like composting, beekeeping, and gardening techniques. You can volunteer with us every Monday, Thursday, and second Sunday of the month. We also offer corporate volunteering opportunities for companies.
LEAF Community Garden
The LEAF Community Garden offers forty 4'x12' raised planters to rent, each filled with customized, nutritious soil and equipped with an automatic irrigation system. It’s also a shared space where volunteers grow food for donation and host a wide range of workshops and events, from potlucks to yoga and courses on home gardening. Find out what’s happening on our events calendar.
You can also rent the LEAF Community Garden for your own event. Find out more here.
Our Funders
Our Community Partners
