How It All Started

Chavez Community Garden (CCG) transformed an empty lot on Rademacher St in Southwest Detroit into a vibrant space for learning, connection, and growth.

Neighbors, youth, specialists from diverse fields, and volunteers from across the city worked together to restore the space, plant native species that support pollinators, grow edible crops, and create a welcoming environment for the community. Today, CCG features a greenhouse with an aquaponic fish tank system, in-ground composting bins, rainwater collection tanks, raised beds made from reclaimed materials, and a perennial food forest surrounding the perimeter.