Athens Heritage & Urban Agriculture Festival

The festival paid homage to Athens’ African-American heritage, with special emphasis on West Broad School, including its pioneering role in urban gardening and agriculture. The event was sponsored by the Athens Land Trust’s West Broad Market Garden, in collaboration with the Heritage Committee and the Athens Area Black History Committee. In addition to historic recognitions, … Read more

MLK, Jr. Day of Service 2013

As part of the MLK Day of Service, an annual event organized by ALT partner Community Connections of Northeast Georgia, 29 passed through the gates of the West Broad Market Garden on January 21st. Starting at 9 a.m. volunteers were greeted by 70’s-era funk careening from the borrowed PA system which had been set up … Read more