In addition to energy efficacy and water conservation, AMPS-Atlanta is interested to explore the many alternative food systems taking root in major cities around the country and seeks to be a strategic partner in ensuring that modest means communities within Atlanta have access to healthy fresh food. The Urban Garden Resiliency Oasis (AMPS-UGRO) is a ¾ acre urban garden located at the Outdoor Activity Center in the heart of West End Atlanta. By working with the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance, Green4All, Georgia Organics, Southeast Horticulture Society, the Atlanta Local Food Initiative, Truly Living Well, Farmer D, and West End Neighborhood Association partners and local faith based organizations, AMPS-Atlanta will train a new generation of agtivists committed to providing fresh, healthy food available to all Atlantans, especially modest means communities and communities of color who typically have reduced access to quality produce at affordable prices.

The AMPS UGRO initiative is committed to attracting urban garden practitioners to provide urban agricultural training leadership through research and teaching to sustain an Atlanta urban ecosystem, enhance local economic development, and improve the quality of life in an urban setting. For more information about the program and to find out how you can help support AMPS-Atlanta, please contact Imran Battla at imran@ampscorps.org.

To get in touch with the garden manager, contact Park Pride’s Program Manager, Amanda Martin, at 404-546-7981 or amanda@parkpride.org

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