Get to Know Us
Welcome to Pelican Gardens, a verdant haven nestled in Algiers, New Orleans. Since our genesis in 2018, our mission transcends mere cultivation; we're the architects of a burgeoning ecological crusade. Our roots are deep in community nourishment, sprouting branches that extend beyond sustenance to the realms of education and environmental guardianship.
We stand as a mosaic of resilience, championing food security and ecological equilibrium. We invite you to join our chorus of growth, to tend the soil alongside us, nurturing our neighborhood with each cycle of the seasons. Embrace the earth, immerse your hands in its life-giving soil, and together, let us sow the foundation for a verdant, sustainable future. Witness our story unfold
Our Mission
In the fertile grounds of Pelican Gardens, we are not merely gardeners, but custodians of a vision - a vision where sustainability and community intertwine in a delicate, yet profound balance. Our mission, rooted deep in the heart of New Orleans, is more than the cultivation of produce; it is the cultivation of hope, of harmony.
We provide not just fresh, organic bounty to our neighbors but strive to be a beacon of ecological responsibility, reducing waste, nurturing the local ecosystem. Our garden is a tapestry of inclusion, where hands-on experiences forge unbreakable community bonds.
Our commitment extends beyond the nurturing of plants; we are nurturing a movement. A movement towards food security, towards a network of mutual aid, towards innovative living solutions that resonate with the rhythm of the earth. Join us in this vital endeavor, in cultivating not just a garden, but a wellspring of well-being for both people and our planet.
Our vision
At Pelican Gardens, our dream is a flourishing New Orleans, where the pulse of the community beats in harmony with the rhythm of organic gardens. Here, food security is intertwined with the roots of our plants, housing is a right as natural as the shade of a tree, and environmental respect is as essential as the air we breathe.
Our goal is to shine as a beacon of mutual aid, to be a crucible of community engagement and a sanctuary of sustainable living. We strive to kindle a spark of positive change, fanning it into a flame through hands-on education and the power of collaboration.
We invite you to join our mission, to cultivate a future where inclusivity is the soil in which our community grows, where every table is an altar of abundance, graced with the offerings of our gardens. Together, let's sow the seeds of a world where everyone has a place at the table, a world where the fruits of our labor are shared with all.