Growing Food, Growing Community
Learn, Grow, Share
Experience hands-on hydroponic education in our park's community gardens while supporting food access for local families. Watch plants grow without soil, learn sustainable growing methods for small spaces, and take home fresh produce grown by the community, for the community.
This program combines STEAM learning with community wellness—teaching self-sustaining skills while providing fresh, healthy food for everyone.
🌟 Make Science a Family Adventure!
Hands-on kits every month that spark curiosity in kids — and stay useful for adults.
🌱 This month: Grow fresh veggies with your own countertop hydroponic garden!
🔁 One kit. Ongoing fun. Real-life use.
🌟 What You'll Experience
🌱 Fresh Food Distribution
Take home produce grown in our community gardens
🧪 Hands-On STEM Learning
See and touch working hydroponic systems in action
🏢 Small-Space Growing Skills
Learn sustainable living techniques for urban spaces
👨👩👧👦 Community Connection
Learn alongside neighbors building food security together
What It Is
The Spokane Inner Peace Park Community Garden is an innovative hydroponic growing space where visitors can see sustainable agriculture in action while supporting food access for local families. Our garden serves as both a hands-on STEM learning laboratory and a community wellness program.
Community members can observe working hydroponic systems, learn small-space growing techniques, and receive fresh produce grown right in the park. It's education and nourishment working together.
How It Works
Visit and Learn - Explore our working hydroponic gardens and see plants growing without soil.
Take Home Fresh Food - Receive produce grown by our community systems
Learn Growing Skills - Get hands-on instruction for sustainable living in small spaces.
Support Your Neighbors - Food grown helps feed families throughout Spokane
Community Impact
Our community gardens serve dual purposes: providing STEM education through real-world sustainable agriculture while ensuring food access for local families. Learn skills for self-sufficient living while supporting your neighbors' wellness.
Building community through:
Food security and access for all families
STEM education using real growing systems
Sustainable living skills for urban environments
Neighborhood connections around shared learning
Program Benefits
Educational Experience: See real hydroponic systems demonstrating STEM principles Fresh Food.
Access: Community-grown produce distributed to families in need.
Sustainable Living Skills: Learn techniques for growing food in apartments and small spaces.
Food Security Education: Develop self-sufficient growing skills for long-term wellness
What We Grow Together
Leafy Greens: Lettuce, spinach, kale, arugula
Fresh Herbs: Basil, cilantro, parsley, mint
Microgreens: Nutrient-dense fast-growing varieties
Small Vegetables: Cherry tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers
All produce distributed to community members.
How You Can Get Involved
Visit the Gardens - Come see our hydroponic systems in action and learn sustainable growing.
Become a Member - Join our community for regular access to fresh produce and education.
Start Growing at Home - Purchase your own hydroponic systems from our store to fund the project.
Share the Mission - Help us spread awareness about sustainable food and STEM education.
Want to start your own hydroponic growing at home?
Visit our online store where every purchase funds the Inner Peace Park and helps expand our community growing programs.
Support the Vision: Donate What You Can
Your gift helps us fund supplies, build programming, and open doors to wellness and learning for all ages.
🎁 One-time or monthly donations welcome
📍100% stays local
🌟 Tax-deductible through the Up and Atom Foundation
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