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Start a Project

Do you have an idea related to gardening, community, or education?

You can develop your project with the support of Amigos de la Huerta.
You bring the idea. You lead the project. We help make it possible.

How It Works

  • You share your idea
  • We review it together
  • You lead the project with our support

Submit Your Project Idea

Use the form below to share your idea. This is the first step to start building something within the community.

Amigos de la Huerta supports community-led projects. Each project is led by its organizer.

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