Leader
Dr. Shawn Renee Forman
Location
18249 Prevost Detroit, MI 48235
Prevost Rutherford Urban Garden (PRUG) is a community green space that is committed to providing access to healthy foods, working collectively, providing educational opportunities, and creating positive growth in the neighborhood.
PRUG’s vision is to promote wellness by creating a space that will feed the neighborhood physically, mentally, and spiritually. The plot plan includes a meditation garden for the residents to practice mindfulness or simply relax in a serene environment. PRUG will provide educational outreach programs for early learners, youth, and adults in Earth science. Raised beds and a high tunnel will be featured at PRUG to provide a controlled space to grow fruit, vegetables, and herbs to address food availability in the neighborhood. Pathways will wind throughout the garden to stroll or take a brisk healthy walk. PRUG is a means to empower the neighborhood while providing a space for beautification, revitalization, collaboration, service, and learning.
With the support of angel investors, we can purchase a high tunnel to expand our produce and flower growth, provide a warmer production environment, extend the growing season, protect crops from the elements, and provide shade during the high temperature months. Volunteers will assist with the following:
April 2024
May 2024
June 2024
The community needs were taken into consideration with the inception of Prevost Rutherford Urban Garden (PRUG). The residents were directly involved through surveys and block club meetings to understand the specific challenges and aspirations within the neighborhood. The findings showed that PRUG could foster long-term positive change and uplift the neighborhood by focusing on the following: