Partner Spotlight: Jardin La Roca

The Jardin La Roca, or Rock Garden, at the corner of East 160th and Elton streets, is known for its welcoming community and the geology that gives it its name. The garden’s mission is to enhance and increase community pride in the neighborhood while developing interest and providing hands-on learning opportunities.

They provide community programs, space for neighbors to rent out to grow herbs and plants, and even a chicken coop. Jardin La Roca has hosted many events in their garden, such as a PPE give-away of masks and sanitation wipes during the pandemic outbreak, information sessions on healthy eating, holiday events, awareness months on different topics, and a beautiful open green space. Lillian hopes that one day they’ll host a wedding!

CitizensNYC has proudly partnered with Jardin La Roca for over a decade, supporting projects to help the garden engage more members of their community through grants and volunteer events.