Our Mission
Helena Urban Gardens is working to end food insecurity in the Arkansas Mississippi River Delta by,
Building community gardens
Establishing food forests
Organizing local composting
Providing public education
Supplying start-up seed stock
We aim to build a new food ecosystem for our community — yard by yard, plot by plot, neighborhood by neighborhood. Access to fresh, healthy food is a basic human right. We promote food sovereignty and elevate the role of ancestral foods in the Arkansas Mississippi River Delta.
By regenerating urban green spaces, we strengthen community connection, reduce loneliness, and create welcoming places to belong. Our green work improves soil quality, cools summer heat, and boosts biodiversity across our yards, lots, and neighborhoods.
What we do
Community Gardens
We build and support neighborhood plots and supply start-up seed stock. By leveraging micro-automation with environmental sensors, we maximize yields in a smaller space with minimal human interaction.
Food Forests
We plant perennial, resilient community fruit orchards for long-term abundance.
Composting & Education
We organize local compost hubs and offer free public demonstrations online and in person. We help insure successful harvests by offering established plant specific instructions for our specific seeds.
Programs
Get Involved
Ready to help build a thriving Delta food ecosystem? Volunteer with garden builds, maintenance, compost hubs, workshops, or community outreach. Tell us how you’d like to help below, and we’ll get in touch!