Downtown Greens

Downtown Greens Community Garden 206 Charles Street, Fredericksburg Virginia 22401 • 540-371/7315 • downtowngreens@verizon.net


DOWNTOWN GREENS GARDEN A beautiful public greenspace at the southern entrance to downtown Fredericksburg Virginia. We're located at the intersection of Charles and Dixon Streets, just three blocks south of the train station. We maintain several acres of organic gardens. The Garden is open everyday to the public from sunrise to sunset. Staffed Garden hours are Thursday, 3 p.m.to 6 p.m.and Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Office hours are Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ABOUT US Downtown Greens is an out-reach facility which stimulates personal and community growth by involving individuals in a community garden. Downtown Greens' mission is to reach out to the children of the community. We operate regular, staffed hours when kids can come and work in the garden. We teach the positive benefits of working together for the good of the community. Downtown Greens organizes free, fun events for kids and families at the garden, including: Easter egg hunts Maypole dances Summer fun days Monster-making Pumpkin carving Informal jam sessions A resource for gardeners Downtown Greens is an organic garden. We maintain a wide variety of plants, flowers, vegetables, trees, and native plants. We organize free educational events to teach the public about organic gardening. We provide free space to anyone who wants to maintain a garden, and commits to caring for their assigned plot. Plot assignments depend on the individual’s interests and abilities, from a large bed to a single plant. Downtown Greens volunteers support and help novice gardeners. Visitors are welcome to tour the garden anytime.. RECENT EVENTS Our annual spring fundraiser, the Fork it Over Festival, was a huge success! Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make the event happen, and to everyone who attended! CONTACT US Call 540-371-7315 or e-mail us. We are located at: 206 Charles Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401. View the map to our location. View a map of our Garden Space. DONATIONS Downtown Greens is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation that relies on public funding from individuals like you. Your generous donations are greatly appreciated. View our financial statement.