In 2011, the City of Lafayette, BVSD,
and Alicia Sanchez International School partnered together to establish
the Sanchez Community Garden. This garden is located next to
our school garden across the street on land owned by the school district
with water irrigation provided by the city. is located next to our
school garden across the street on land owned by the school district
with water irrigation provided by the city.
The community garden was originally built by
Growing Gardens and currently
is managed by parents with help from the Sister Carmen Community
Center. The community garden consists of 10 plots and is able to
support 20 families. It is used by community members as well as Sanchez
families. Each plot is planted with one or two vegetables.
Members of the Sanchez Community Garden must commit to the following:
- Weeding and watering one plot throughout the growing season
- Working for a minimum of one hour per week
- Keeping dogs and pets out of the garden
- Making sure that children working in the garden are accompanied by an adult
- Harvesting from any plot at any time
We are currently supported by generous donations,
sponsors, and grants from the Sanchez PTA, Lafayette Lumber, JAX, Jamba
Juice, Sister Carmen Community Center, Lafayette Florist, Lowe's and
Northfield Farms.
