Shamokin Community Gardens and Pocket Parks is dedicated to helping Shamokin become Clean, Green and Healthy! We care for two existing community gardens/pocket parks, plant and maintain the Market Street Park Plots, plant and maintain the area around the Hiker Monument. We have added two community gardens/pocket parks - one in progress on Sunbury Street and the second completed area in the Fifth Ward! These were done utilizing grant funds with no cost to the city! Always looking for new members! Stay up to date on the progress of the Shamokin Community Gardens!
City of Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA
Shamokin Community Gardens and Pocket Parks emerged from a community-wide workshop facilitated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in February 2020. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic soon after our formation, a passionate group of volunteers showed incredible dedication by transforming one of the five sites offered by the City of Shamokin into what is now known as The Gateway Garden on Sunbury Street. This garden has become our flagship project, standing out due to its impressive size, excellent condition and prime location.
But our efforts don't stop there! We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of the Fifth Ward Community Garden on South Franklin Street, an exciting addition to our growing network of green spaces. Our team continues to tend to 27 beautiful concrete planters along Market Street Boulevard, enhancing the aesthetics of our community and providing much-needed greenery. We also maintain several adjoining monuments, ensuring that they shine brightly for all to see.
Moreover, we undertake annual planting and maintenance at Claude Kehler Park, contributing to the vitality of the area. Our commitment extends to nurturing a vibrant pollinator garden in Volunteer Park which is also home to 30 trees and shrubs planted and maintained by Shamokin Community Gardens.
Join us in our mission to beautify Shamokin and foster a sense of community pride. Together, we can create lush, inviting spaces that everyone can enjoy and benefit from!
