Recent Streetsblog LA posts about community gardens

TONIGHT: the Crenshaw Line, Fracking, and Bike Ambassador Meetings! And Much, Much More

By Sahra Sulaiman | Jan 24, 2013 | No Comments

TONIGHT! The Crenshaw Line, Neighborhood Bike Ambassadors, and Fracking — way too much fun for one person to handle! Interested in seeing bike lanes come to your favorite street? Want to help educate the community about why they should ride and how to ride safely? Would you like to connect with other people in the […]

Democracy is Much More than Voting. Sometimes it Involves Bikes. And Gardening.

By Sahra Sulaiman | Nov 7, 2012 | No Comments

Voting is great and all, but it is only one part of democracy. Democracy works better when people take an active role in making their communities better year round. That theme of service was more actively promoted after the election in 2008, when Obama asked people to channel their enthusiasm and energy into community service. […]

A Party and Ride/Walk Linked to Fresh Food Opportunities Just South of USC this Weekend

By Sahra Sulaiman | Sep 7, 2012 | No Comments

If you’ve been paying attention to our calendar, you already know that RideSouthLA and Community Services Unlimited, Inc. (CSU) are holding a Healthy Food Ride this Sunday, Sept 9. The ride/walk event is designed to take participants on a tour through the neighborhood and show them the fresh food opportunities that do exist in the […]

Gateway to the Garden: Community Services Unlimited, Inc. is Featured in Short Documentary

By Sahra Sulaiman | Aug 15, 2012 | 2 Comments

Community Services Unlimited, Inc. (CSU), a great organization that I’ve profiled here, is featured in a short documentary by USC students Mindy Guilford and Adam Joe. The piece explores the Garden Gateway program, CSU’s interactive workshops designed to empower South L.A. residents with the tools and know-how to grow their own healthy food. The monthly […]

Bikes, Health, Activism, and Gardening Galore Await You in South LA this Weekend

By Sahra Sulaiman | Jun 29, 2012 | No Comments

Summer is officially here and South L.A. is celebrating in style. Tonight, the East Side Riders will host their Friday Night Ride. The low-key ride starts in the Watts area and heads in a different direction every week. Check out their event page for more details and look here for my story on the night […]

Saving the World, One Garden at a Time

By Sahra Sulaiman | Jun 5, 2012 | 3 Comments

If you want to save the world, what’s the best way to go about it? The question plagued me all through grad school and sent me off to track relief and development efforts and organizations of all sizes in Colombia, Malawi, and elsewhere around the world. Across the board, it was clear that bigger was […]

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