DISCOVERY GARDEN: INSPIRE, EMPOWER, UNITE

In summer 2022, we broke ground on our ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accessible Discovery Garden to host educational programs, as well as build greater accessibility and inclusivity on our farm grounds. Using design concepts such as vertical wall gardens, raised beds, ADA compliant crushed gravel, and a natural shade structure, community members will learn how edible and sensory gardens can be adapted to accommodate and integrate any person, regardless of age or ability. The Discovery Garden is scheduled for public opening in early summer 2023. Major support for this community project was provided by Fletcher Family Foundation, The Grainger Foundation, and Helen Post/Plansoen Foundation.

At Elawa Farm Foundation, we strive to foster inclusive, welcoming, and supportive programs for children, adolescents, and adults of all abilities. Our Discovery Garden and educational programming is adaptable to meet the age-specific physical and social developmental needs. To learn more, please contact our Executive Director, Laura Calvert, at lcalvert@elawafarm.org.