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.
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.
On Monday, January 19, 2015 many groups and organizations came out to support Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. CommunityGrows had two sites where many volunteers participated, the Daniel...
Join us Monday, January 19, 2015 for the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service. We will be working in the Koshland Park and Garden. For more information, see the flyer below. Hope to see...
Please join us for a workday in Koshland Park and Garden on Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
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On Saturday, March 15, 2014 CommunityGrows had a great spring workday in Koshland Park and Garden. Our terrific Recreation and Park Gardener, Freddie Ealom, was on board to direct volunteers in...
Come enjoy the spring weather this weekend. We are having a Workday in Koshland Park and Garden this Saturday, March 15 from 11-2 PM. Koshland Park is located on the corner of Page and Buchanan...
On Monday, January 20, 2014 we had a great turnout of folks to work in Koshland Garden for Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service.
A group of twenty high school students came from International...
Please join us to celebrate Martin Luther King's Day of Service on Monday, January 20, 2014 from 10 AM TO 1 PM in Koshland Park and Garden, corner of Page and Buchanan Streets in San Francisco....
Saturday, November 2, 2013 the BEETS (Band of Environmentally Educated and Employable Teens) hosted teens from the CA Academy of Sciences and CommunityGrows hosted the Redwood Trust Employee...
