The St. Francis Sustainable Garden Project supports the hungry, at-risk children and their families in our area. We use a garden plot in front of the St. Francis rectory where we grow and harvest herbs, vegetables and flowers. In past years each harvest has produced over 180 lbs. of produce- all delivered to the pantry at Foundations Preschool of Ann Arbor, - child care center for at-risk, low-income families.

The St. Francis Grounds & Botanical Gardens: Several gardens surround the St Francis of Assisi campus of buildings, including, but not limited to, the church, school, rectory and/or parish offices. These gardens need to be a beautiful expression of hospitality, in particular, the entrances, to our fellow parishioners and visitors as well as reflect a statement of our appreciation for God's creation and nature.

Questions? Contact: Scott Wright (734-821-2121)

Seed & Seedling Sale: Sunday, May 11, 2014

Feed Hungry Neighbors AND
Support Michigan Native Plants Initiative
St. Francis Sustainable Garden Projects
Annual Seed and Seedling/Plant Sale:
Sunday May 11th, 2014, after 8:30 and 10:30 am Masses (find our table near the PAC entrance).

 We sell organic seeds and plants from the church gardens and other local sources. Sale proceeds are used to fund supplies for these church gardens which are part of our Parish Sustainability Project.  One set of gardens provides fresh organic produce and herbs to Perry Nursery School Families, a program for at risk children of low-income single parents.  The second set of gardens is being developed for natural beautification, sustaining bird and butterfly wildlife, and education of the parish community.


Donations and volunteers are also welcome. Come learn about gardening!  Interested? Please contact Erich Jensen at: erichjensen@msn.com or (734) 771-8511.

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