Our Mission

Our mission is to contribute to neighborhood vitality and stability through community food projects, education and wellness programs, and civic greening. We accomplish this mission by forming alliances with non-profit organizations, faith based institutions, institutions of higher learning and neighborhood groups to provide resources for citizen-managed open spaces that encourage healthier, safer and more enriched lives. We provide the resources and knowledge that enable them to develop food producing gardens and landscaped areas on public land. We also work with area schools and institutions of higher learning to bring gardening programs into the classroom; educating children on the wonders of gardening through grow labs, vermicomposting, outdoor programs and other gardening activities.

Whether you have an idea for a new community garden, or just want to help beautify St. Louis, we'd love you to join our organization. Check out some of the many ways in which you can become involved with Gateway Greening and we'll see you in the garden...