From 9-noon about 40+ people built 12 4′X16′ raised beds at Grace Lutheran Church in Santa Barbara. Several agencies came together including EcoFaith and Habitat For Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County in order to make this possible. Several people commented that the best part of the day was getting to know new people while building a garden to benefit the community. Check out a short video highlight of our day.

With these garden plots Grace Lutheran and Santa Barbara A Rocha will facilitate a new community source of fresh produce and plants as well as access to satisfying outdoor work, neighborhood involvement, a sense of community, and a connection to the environment. Call Grace Lutheran and learn more about how you can become involved in this garden project by calling 805-687-2628.

Special thanks to Karis Jolley and Ned Nelson for their work in planning this successful event and to Mark Jacobsen for helping secure and deliever the dirt for the raised beds.