Balgowlah Community Garden

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Located at 100 Griffiths Street, Balgowlah, the garden is a joint initiative between Cancer Council NSW, Manly Council and the residents of Balgowlah, NSW. The garden is run by a volunteer management committee who first came together in July 2010 to see this vacant plot become a vibrant community space.

The Balgowlah Community Garden (BCG) is a space for local residents to plant and harvest their own fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs. The garden is a combination of leased plots and communal beds where members can particpate in gardening activities and share in the produce.

Eating a healthy diet, being physically active and maintaining a healthy body weight can all reduce your risk of a number of different cancers and other chronic diseases. The guiding principles of the BCG are to increase the consumption of fruit and vegetables in the community and provide a fun and educational space for the local community to gather, share experience and knowledge and be physically active.

For inquiries and member applications please email balgowlahcg@gmail.com. Member application forms can be found at http://www. balgowlahcg.com/ #! how-to-apply