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)

St Francis Sustainable Garden: Potato Dig and Harvest with Foundations Preschool: September 26

On the beautiful, sunny, and comfortable morning of Saturday September 26, 2015, families and staff from the Foundations Preschool joined the St Francis  Sustainable Garden team for its annual potato dig.  About 6-7 families (~ 20 people) with a friendly and enthusiastic bunch of kids helped harvest potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, onions and more primarily from the main Sustainable Garden beds of Matthew and Paul.  The children learned how to pick, weigh and package produce and took containers and bags of vegetables home.  Some of the garden volunteers who maintain the beds were present, too, including Erich and Ann Marie Jensen, Rose and Patrick Sherry, Katy Derezinski, Frank Fazekas, and Julie Lavender.  A hearty thank you to all who attended this fun social and learning event of partnership.  Even Father James joined us briefly to say hello.


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