Raíces Garden
Subject
Philadelphia Green (Program)
Urban gardening -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
Urban gardens -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Community gardens -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- History
Norris Square (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Raíces Garden (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Norris Square Neighborhood Project (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Description
"To nurture the local children’s interest in nature, NSNP established Raíces garden. The Spanish word for “roots,” Raíces encourages children to learn and play in a safe, quiet place. The educational component of the garden could not be clearer. Its towering mural is like an unfurled textbook, depicting the rich and complex history of Puerto Rico and its people. Vignettes featuring Taíno Natives, horse-mounted conquistadors, exotic wildlife, and present-day people speak volumes about the culture."
Date
[1991]
Coverage
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Collection
Citation
“Raíces Garden,” Philadelphia Community Gardens Memory Collection, accessed March 29, 2024, https://phillycommunitygardensmemory.omeka.net/items/show/58.
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