@ngtrust

Philadelphia's neighborhood garden protector preserving land access for community-managed open spaces.

 Philadelphia, PA
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Joined April 2015
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First day of summer brings great news! Read more about this exciting announcement to save community gardens from sheriff's sale here. - mailchi.mp/a21d20d27989/ngtj…
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🌹a-May-zing News in Full Bloom! Check out our May newsletter. - mailchi.mp/3c5dfca707c8/ngtm…
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🍃 We're springing into action this month! Changing Land Bank policies, gardens preparing for the growing season, grant opportunities and more inside our March newsletter. Click the link to read more and make sure you subscribe! - mailchi.mp/551ed4bf7c34/ngtm…
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NGT, gardeners & non-profits are part of a coalition to fight against Land Bank policies hindering land preservation of community gardens. Read more 👇🌱 whyy.org/articles/philly-lan…

Community gardens say Philly Land Bank practice makes preservation harder

People fighting to save community gardens in fast-developing neighborhoods say groups should not have to take on mortgages to get land.

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🍃We're planting ahead for the growing season! See what we're up to in our February newsletter. - mailchi.mp/46a4e7349069/feb2…
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AARP Livable Communities@AARPLivable25 Jan 2023
📢Grant Q&A Webinar📢 We are hosting a free webinar Feb 8 at 2PM ET to answer your questions about the #AARPCommunityChallenge grant program and application. Please register (space is limited) at spr.ly/60173wOfV and tune in to learn more and ask your questions!
2023 Community Challenge - Public Q&A Webinar

ALT 2023 Community Challenge - Public Q&A Webinar

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🍃The gardens are resting, but NGT is busy! See what we're up to in our January newsletter.- mailchi.mp/e055ae5b79b5/jan2…
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It's the season for good news! See what we're celebrating inside our December newsletter!- mailchi.mp/087a576118b6/dece…
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PhillyFPAC@PhillyFPAC22 Nov 2022
Join The Public Interest Law Center to discuss Title 42 PA & the adverse possession of lots, which requires an individual or organization to essentially squat on a parcel of land for a certain amount of time to claim ownership. Register:bit.ly/FPACUrbanAGNov2022 11/30/22 7p EST
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Center for Community Progress@Vacant2Vibrant22 Nov 2022
ICYMI: check out this this short highlight of recent research on the positive impact of vacant land maintenance, reuse, and stewardship from our team and @michiganyvpc! Download here: communityprogress.org/public…
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We're Grateful for Gardens. Read how gardens are nurturing us in our November newsletter. 💚 - mailchi.mp/a89fa39473f9/octo…
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🎉 This growing season has been a welcomed return to gatherings across the city at community green spaces. As the gardeners begin to wrap up, many are celebrating w/ family friendly festivals. Check out these upcoming events in our October newsletter.- mailchi.mp/e75e3ae69200/octo…
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Can't beat great partners! 💚
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation@PhilaParkandRec15 Oct 2022
It's harvest time – thank you to the Community Gardens Network for an exceptional 2022 growing season! #DYK that our FarmPhilly team works with @myphillypark, @ngtrust, and others to provide FREE support & materials to some of the city's most diverse & dynamic community gardens?
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🍂We're Falling Into Good News! Check out what community green spaces are on the path to permanent preservation in our September newsletter! - mailchi.mp/48f897379799/sept…
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Learn how to protect community gardens and green space in Philadelphia. Join us Wednesday at noon!
Public Interest Law Center@PubIntLawCtr20 Sep 2022
Coming up tomorrow at noon! Join us, @ngtrust and representatives of the Philadelphia Land Bank for a free Vacant Land 215 training. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… Learn more about how to protect community gardens and other green space in Philadelphia.
A person gardening at a raised bed. Text reads: protecting Philadelphia's gardens and green space. Logos from the Public Interest Law Center, Philadelphia Land Bank, and Neighborhoods Garden Trust.

ALT A person gardening at a raised bed. Text reads: protecting Philadelphia's gardens and green space. Logos from the Public Interest Law Center, Philadelphia Land Bank, and Neighborhoods Garden Trust.

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Center for Community Progress@Vacant2Vibrant19 Sep 2022
Bring much-deserved attention to a vacant space you transformed into a vibrant place! Submit your revitalized vacant lot project to our national database: communityprogress.org/resour… Pictured: Local gardens, a Jericho Road vacant land project in New Orleans, Louisiana.
A row of garden boxes with various plants in front of a brown picket fence under a bright blue sky.

ALT A row of garden boxes with various plants in front of a brown picket fence under a bright blue sky.

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Great work happening in the Nicetown-Tioga section of Philadelphia. 💚
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West Kensington’s community garden is a refuge. Advocates are trying to give all Philly neighborhoods similar spaces. inquirer.com/news/iglesias-g… via @phillyinquirer

West Kensington’s community garden is a refuge. Advocates are trying to give all Philly neighborh...

"The community should have a say in what happens to their land, to their neighborhoods," said Ryan Gittler Muñiz, a volunteer at the César Andreu Iglesias Garden.

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TTF Watershed@TTFWatershed13 Sep 2022
TTF Bird Walks are back! This Saturday at 8am, join @BRDPHL to explore birds of Tacony Creek Park. Need guidance for your own #birding in the park? Call us for free Bird Guides: 225-744-1853 or access them online in English/Spanish 🐦ow.ly/ytyi50KIiij @PhilaParkandRec
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