Strong Partnerships Help the Newport Community Garden Flourish

When the ribbon was cut and the gate swung open for its grand opening in July of 2022, the Newport Community Garden in Pend Oreille County in Washington state came to life. Since then, the garden has only continued to grow in partnerships, education, and, of course, all the lovely plants.

The Newport Community Garden serves as an educational space located behind the Newport Library for people to learn about gardening and enjoy the beauty of nature, even in the middle of town. As Mandy Walters, Director of the Pend Oreille County Library District noted during her talk at the grand opening, libraries are not just places to check out books – they are a community builder, safe space, and a learning hub.

“This garden helps us be all of those things,” said Walters.

Read more at: Strong Partnerships Help the Newport Community Garden Flourish – NACD

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