Community gardens for a fresher Detroit.
Peace Tree Parks converts vacant land into thriving community gardens — so Metro Detroit residents can grow, share, and eat fresh organic produce, regardless of income or neighborhood.
Governor's Service Award · Detroit Food Policy Council Nonprofit of the Year · Monocle Global Change Makers · Ford, Amazon, Lowe's partners
Awards, honors, and the partners behind them.
Since 2015, our work in Detroit neighborhoods has been recognized by the State of Michigan, the Detroit Food Policy Council, and national partners who fund the soil, seed, and lumber behind every bed we build.
Governor's Service Award, Environmental Impact (2022)
Global Change Makers — Monocle, London (2020)
Nonprofit of the Year — Detroit Food Policy Council (2017)
Don Life Award, Nonprofit of the Year — Sean Anderson Foundation (2022)
Shirley Moore Community Service Award — Wayne Metro (2017)
Highlighted by Ford Motor Company for revitalizing Detroit (2018)
Organizations growing with us.
Full credits and grant history on the Impact page.
AmazonTwo ways we put food in Detroit's hands.
Every program is designed to reach people in need regardless of race, age, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status.
Where we grow.
Three Detroit sites anchor our work — two neighborhood community gardens and the E. Vernor greenhouse and market. Neighbors are welcome during volunteer hours all season long.
Main Garden
3781 14th St, Detroit, MI 48208
Our original site — raised beds, produce giveaways, and volunteer build days.
Get directionsCooper St Garden
6059 Cooper St, Detroit, MI 48213
A reclaimed east side lot growing vegetables for neighbors on the block.
Get directionsE. Vernor Greenhouse & Market
3409 E. Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48207
The 42-foot geodesic grow dome, two minutes from Eastern Market.
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