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Drake Gardens

📍4643 n drake ave
🌻non-profit community garden
🥫food pantry
🐝apiary
🌈for all to enjoy
💌[email protected]
neighbor-space.org/drake-garden

In the mid 1990s the wide expanse that today is Drake Gardens was a vacant lot on the site of a former synagogue that the surrounding neighbors didn’t quite know how to utilize for the benefit of all residents. Because the space is in the middle of a dense residential block a community garden seemed natural. Once the idea took root and NeighborSpace helped secure the land, the project developed qu

ickly. A large sign welcomes visitors to Drake Gardens and also provides a history of the site along with a bulletin board used to post information about upcoming community events. The site is actually comprised of a number of micro gardens, each with its own unique plants and other features. Two three-piece angled screens in the center of the space provide support to climbing vines and a safe haven for nesting birds. People have come together on this spot to enhance the spirit of community. NeighborSpace’s support has enabled us to maintain what has been built, plus provided a forum to exchange ideas and hopes.

09/01/2025

Anybody recognize this cutie cat? Found by a neighbor on Drake & Wilson, appears to be a female. Looks like she may be a kitten from the photo. Reach out to Erika Quito on FB please if she is yours or you recognize her!

06/27/2025

This wonderful event will be held TOMORROW 6/28 in our lovely garden! Come on out! ALL are welcome! (as always)

Peace & Love, DG🌱

01/22/2025

Please join our neighborhood friends at Ridman's Coffee for their free Seed Swap on Sunday 2/9! 🪴🌱

09/21/2024

Just stocked! 🥫🧅🫘🧃🥔 Did you know Drake Gardens has a Food Pantry?! Stop by and see for yourself! Take what you need, and donate what you can! Shelf-stable food items only please 💚 See you in the garden!

09/12/2024

After a hot summer, autumn is finally upon us! 🍂 Please help us welcome the cooler weather and golden leaves with good friends, a warm fire, cozy drinks and snacks, and plenty of fun and games at our Fall Festival Block Party on Sunday, September 29th from 3-7pm at !

All are welcome! 🍁 We can’t wait to get cozy with you!

📍Drake Gardens
4643 N Drake Ave

Después de un verano caluroso, ¡por fin llega el otoño! 🍂 ¡Ayúdanos a darle la bienvenida al clima más fresco y a las hojas doradas con buenos amigos, un fuego cálido, bebidas calientes y botanas, juegos y diversión en nuestra Fiesta de la Cuadra/Festival de Otoño el domingo 29 de septiembre de 3 a 7pm en !

¡Todos son bienvenidos! 🍁 ¡Estamos emocionados por sentirnos acogedor contigo!

06/25/2024

Mark your calendars! 📆🖊️ Drake Gardens and are hooking up a few times this summer for Pantry Days, where you can give what you can to our pantry, and take what you need! Dry goods and perishables will be accepted!🥬🥫🍞🍎 Please join us on July 20, August 17, and September 21 from 9-11am to partake in the sharing ☀️

¡Marquen sus calendarios! 📆🖊️ Drake Gardens y se unirán varias veces este verano para Pantry Days, donde puedes dar lo que puedas a nuestra despensa y tomar lo que necesitas. ¡Se aceptarán productos secos y perecederos!
🥕🥫🥖🍓 Únase a nosotros el 20 de julio, 17 de agosto y 21 de septiembre de 9 a 11 a. m. para compartir ☀️

05/27/2024

Address

4643 N Drake Avenue
Chicago, IL
60625

Website

http://neighbor-space.org/drake-garden/

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