Vanessa, a passionate advocate for outdoor education and sustainable living, has dedicated her career to teaching youth how to grow and cook their own food. Her journey began in 2015, fueled by a childhood interest that evolved into a lifelong commitment. Vanessa seized the opportunity to channel her enthusiasm into action, embarking on a fulfilling path that has left a lasting impact on the communities she has served. In 2017, Vanessa joined Americorps and Education Outside, focusing on outdoor education. Her commitment to integrating food and cooking into garden education became evident d ..read more

In the heart of San Francisco’s Western Addition neighborhood lies a vibrant hub of growth and learning—the Rosa Parks school garden. At the core of its flourishing existence stands the Green Team, a dedicated group of parents committed to nurturing this thriving oasis. Among these passionate individuals is Doug, whose journey with the Green Team over the past three years exemplifies the transformative power of parental involvement. Doug’s personal journey, marked by a cross-country move to San Francisco, further fueled his desire to be actively involved in his new community. Eager to get i ..read more

In the heart of the East Bay, a vibrant and passionate Guatemalan artist named Rene is making waves with a project that is not only visually stunning but also deeply rooted in social change. Rene’s journey as an artist has been a path of self-discovery, community connection, and a commitment to using art as a powerful tool for transformation. In this interview, we sit down with Rene to delve into the story behind their mural project and the impactful messages it conveys. Rene’s artistic journey started at an early age. As a child, they were drawn to the world of creativity and self-expressi ..read more

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The BEETs (Band of Environmentally Educated and Employable Teens)  program at CommunityGrows is led by Kunal Palawat, who describes themselves as a Desi gardener, critical environmental justice researcher, and cook. They bring multiple years of experiential education, community organizing, and scientific research experience to CommunityGrows. More than that though, they bring and share their passion for the land that is contagious and inspiring. And it all started with a love for food and soil.  Kunal recalls cherished memories of their childhood, of watching their parents and gra ..read more

Celebrating Black Visionaries In community we can create what’s bigger and more beautiful than ourselves as individuals. With this in mind, we are partnered with 20 schools and community centers across San Francisco. Together, we have grown countless amounts of plants, sparked curiosity and confidence within our youth, fed hungry bellies with nutritious food, and so much more. 5 of our partners, Malcolm X Elementary School, Booker T. Washington Community Service Center, Ella Hill Hutch Community Center, Willie Mays Boys & Girls Club, and Rosa Parks Elementary are named after inspiring Blac ..read more

I joined BEETs on a reference by my teacher. I joined for the sole reason on how they interacted with nature. It was something I had grown interested in, something I wanted to explore. Nature was depleting every single day, and my anxiety over climate change had really pushed me to the job.  From Day 1 we discussed topics on technologies, what WE could change in the world. No matter how fantastic, how simple, we all heard and saw each other’s creations and ideas. I wrote, largely on a paper, “Land Back!” A phrase that will raise eyebrows in my own classroom. At BEETs, it was seen with ..read more

This December, Salad Day has made a comeback into the gardens at Rosa Parks Elementary and for the first time ever at Leonard Flynn Elementary in San Francisco. Vegetables that were planted by students in the beginning of the school year were used in combination with other organic seasonal fruits and vegetables to create a delicious colorful salad.  With this also being my first time participating in Salad Day, I would be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous that kids wouldn’t love our salad. Growing up, I was that kid that didn’t necessarily have salad as my top favorite foods. To my surpri ..read more

After weeks of planning, we still can’t believe how time flew by so quickly that we are halfway through December. CommunityGrows staff had the opportunity of safely participating in-person at two holiday events in the Western Addition community these past weeks and we want to share the holiday cheer with you by telling you all about it!  Our first event was at the Rosa Parks Senior Center which serves the seniors in the Rosa Parks Senior Residence and those in the community. The activity we had planned for the seniors in collaboration with the children was creating Christmas wreaths fr ..read more