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Bibb County
成人影院 Extension Office

The Gardens at Brookdale Resource Center

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The Brookdale Resource Center, which opened in January 2021, provided people experiencing homelessness or lacking adequate heat during the cold winter months a safe and warm place to stay.?More than 30 departments, agencies, and organizations came together to open the facility to people in fewer than 12 days. Since then, it has helped people with a wide array of needed services, find homes, earn jobs, get documentation, find a way home, and more. In late 2022, Mayor Miller recognized the positive impact of providing fresh, local produce to Brookdale residents.

An innovative relationship between Bibb County Cooperative Extension, Macon-Bibb County Government, United Way, Bibb County School District and other community partners was formed to establish The Gardens at Brookdale in April 2023. Bibb County Extension, with the support of Bibb County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers, developed the garden layout and planting plan. ?Beds were constructed by Rutland Highschool FFA students, while MBC Parks and Beautification sited beds, filled and added mulch. Georgia Farm Bureau, Tractor Supply, Warren Construction, Community Foundation of Central Georgia, and Bright Farms also generously donated to the cause. It has been a true community collaborative.

Everyone is invited to work and learn through a variety of different opportunities. These hands-on gardening opportunities not only support the produce going into the kitchen at Brookdale Resource Center, but also teach participants gardening basics. In addition, structured classes, full of experiential learning, are also offered throughout the year.


Volunteer Opportunities:

Garden Workdays are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am-12:00pm.?
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Sign-up to volunteer through United Way:?
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While we have regularly scheduled workdays, we are available to work with groups of five or more upon request. Email Susan at susan.fisher@uga.edu for questions or inquiries.

Thanks to our Volunteers:

  • Mercer University School of Law
  • Mercer University Baseball
  • Mercer University Lacrosse
  • Robins Federal Credit Union
  • Macon Marriott
  • Atlanta Gas Light
  • Georgia Power
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha

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Outcomes:

Since its launch, over 7000 pounds of produce have been harvested for the Brookdale kitchen. This included, peas, beans, okra, peppers, tomatoes, corn, squash, strawberries, watermelons, and sweet potatoes. The Brookdale Nutrition Manager noted, “Our garden has made our menu better, and we're excited to see what else we can cook up in the future." Equally exciting are the educational opportunities offered as a result of this project. Through community collaboration, Mercer University engaged more than 150 law students and faculty to work in the Gardens. Groups from local industries and organizations have promoted community service at the Gardens and participated in workdays as well.


Stay Connected With Us:

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