Sanctuary at St. Barnabas - Community Garden
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Overview
Our newest garden, started in 2011
This garden has 14 plots
2 plots are designated for the food bank
12 plots are for garden society members
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The New Westminster Community Gardening Society is a group of dedicated New Westminster individuals who wish to create and maintain community gardens in multiple locations in New Westminster.
Our Mission
To develop community gardens throughout the City of New Westminster and by doing so increase the profile of urban agriculture; promote environmentally sustainable gardening practices; increase access to, and the consumption of, locally grown produce; build a sense of community around food; and decrease the City’s ecological footprint.
Our Partners
Our partners are comprised of the following types: Non-Government Organisations, Developers, Civic Government, Financial Institutions and many others.
Our partners provide financial, promotional and logistical, support. If you are interested in becoming a partner, please email us at nwcommunitygarden@gmail.com.
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