Community
GroundWorks
at Troy Gardens
(formerly known as Friends of Troy Gardens)
Note: In 2008, we changed our name from Friends of Troy Gardens to Community GroundWorks at Troy Gardens to better reflect the educational component of our programs and our increasing community outreach beyond Troy Gardens. This website is in the process of being redesigned. (Oct. 28, 2008) |
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“When
I think of projects in Madison that I am most proud of and I think
deserve
recognition for innovation on a national scale, I think first of
Troy Gardens.”
Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, City of Madison
Welcome to Troy Gardens, a unique development integrating people and nature in Madison, Wisconsin.
On 31-acres of urban property, Troy Gardens integrates mixed-income green-built housing, community gardens, an organic farm, and restored prairie and woodlands.
Community GroundWorks at Troy Gardens, in partnership with the Madison Area Community Land Trust and the Center for Resilient Cities, is dedicated to developing, managing and stewarding Troy Gardens.
Troy Gardens’ environmental education programs include a nationally recognized leadership program for teenagers, an award-winning children’s garden, and an innovative partnership with the University of Wisconsin.
Neighbors care for 330 family garden plots in the Community Gardens. Volunteer Stewards restore and maintain native tall grass prairie and maple woodlands in the natural areas. Over 100 households pick up weekly bags of fresh organic vegetables from the Community Farm. Proud homeowners have recently purchased 30 green-built townhomes built around common courtyards.
Troy Gardens is open to the public and hosts an interpretive trail. Please visit, learn and enjoy!
Directions
to Troy Gardens
Map of Troy Gardens Property
Photos
of Troy Gardens by John Beck
Troy
Gardens Journal - A Journal of the Troy Community
Contact
us with general questions
