WPB and FAMU Partnership
Great things are growing in your Community Garden!

Background
The City of West Palm Beach and Florida A &M University has established a new partnership through its Cooperative Extension Program to provide educational programs and activities to City of West Palm Beach residents, including:
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4H Development Programs
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Family consumer science nutrition, financial literacy, senior living & aging, emergency preparedness & safety
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Community Gardening
In addition to programs, FAMU will be overseeing three community gardens that will serve residents in our north and south communities.
Events
Garden Days
We’re so excited to kick off another year of growth, learning, and connection with each of you.
This Year, We Look Forward To:
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Growing more fresh produce for our community.
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Hosting workshops, events, and hands-on learning opportunities.
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Building an even stronger community of gardeners and nature lovers.
See you at the Gardens!
Coleman Park Community Garden
1116 21st Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Tuesdays, April 1st & 22nd, May 6th & 20th, and June 10th & 24th, from 9 - 11 a.m.
Saturday, June 21st: 9 am - noon
**Special Grill at the Garden Event on June 24th from 2 - 5 p.m.**
Pleasant City Community Garden
2147 Spruce Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Thursdays, March 27th, April 10th &17th, May 1st &15th, and June 5th & 26th, from 2 - 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 19th: 9 am - noon
For more information, please contact Tavia Gordon, Urban Extension Agent at (561) 804-4979 or email Tavia.Gordon@FAMU.edu or TGordon@wpb.org.
FAMU Events
Students Volunteer to Help Out at Community Gardens
We welcome middle school, high school, and college groups to participate in one-time volunteer experiences in our garden. To schedule a volunteer visit, please email VOLUNTEER at taviagordon@famu.edu and include the following details about your group:
• Estimated number of participants
• Age range
• Preferred dates and times, or general availability
• Any required accommodations
Local students recently spent the day helping out at the City of West Palm Beach's Community Gardens in the Historic Northwest. Watch the video below to learn more.
The Beauty of Our Community Gardens
Past Events
Community Garden Day
FAMU Extension and the City of West Palm Beach would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the incredible volunteers who dedicated their time and energy to making our Community Garden Day a success. Your hard work, enthusiasm, and commitment to creating a vibrant, sustainable garden space are truly appreciated.
"Together, we have not only grown a garden but also strengthened our community. Your contributions are invaluable, and we look forward to continuing this wonderful partnership in future projects!"
Pleasant City Community Garden Open
The City of West Palm Beach and Florida A & M University opened the new Pleasant City Community Garden on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 2147 Spruce Avenue. Laid out in a specific pattern, the gardening stations have irrigation laid out just waiting for residents to begin growing vegetables.
Getting together to open the new Pleasant City Community Garden are, from left, Lucy Joseph, Kimberly Spence. City Commissioner Cathleen Ward, Jennifer Ferriol, Director Housing and Community Development, Tavia Gordon, FAMU Urban Ag Extension Agent, and Nyota King-Sanyang, FAMU EFNEP Extension Program Assistant.
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Coleman Park Community Garden Grill-in-the-Garden
Announcements
Local Contacts
Tavia Gordon
Urban Extension Agent
FAMU Cooperative Extension
Email: tavia.gordon@famu.edu
Phone: (561) 804-4979 (TTY: 800-955-8771)
Areas of focus include Community Programming in Urban Agriculture, Health and Wellness, Financial Literacy, Economic Development & Entrepreneurship
Nyota King-Sanyang
Extension Program Assistant
FAMU Cooperative Extension
Email: nyota.kingsanyang@famu.edu
Phone: (561) 822-1254
Areas of focus include Nutrition for Children, Adults & Seniors
Stay Connected to the FAMU Cooperative Extension Office
Website: FAMU Cooperative Extension
Social Media:
Call us: (850) 599-3546 - Tallahassee office
Email us: extension@famu.edu
Join our email list: Contact amelia.davis@famu.edu