When: May 27, 2021, 07:00 PM Eastern Time
Where: Register in advance at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlduGspj8pEtWy_4a2aYku-T_PCS6KQpLd
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Community Gardens are treasured public green spaces, urban oases to grow flowers and food. They are open community centers that bring together people of all ages and even outdoor science labs where kids learn by doing. Community Gardens are the heart-and-soul of neighborhoods. They are also at the mercy of officials who prioritize developers' rights over those of the people.  

This spring, Columbus's beloved Kossuth Garden, a place of natural beauty and bounty, was forced to close. Locals appealed to City Council to save their small green corner of Columbus, yet members sided with the developer instead. Kossuth Garden’s last day was May 1, 2021.

This month, Micheal Doody will share the story of Kossuth Garden. He will recount how locals transformed the abandoned site into a communal natural wonder, discuss their mission, share their stories, and describe efforts to save the garden. 

While the session will focus on Kossuth Garden, participants are invited to share stories and ask questions about the significance of community spaces in their neighborhoods—and the challenges of retaining them under policies that put profits before people.