SUMMER
THE GARDEN:
Urban Farming & Food Sovereignty
June 12 - Aug. 21, 2027
$13.00 / hour
Interns will see themselves as skilled and powerful gardeners able to grow food for their families and communities!
APPLICATION PROCESS
Application Deadline: April 9, 2027
Virtual Interviews: May 3-6 and 10-13, 2027
Required Hiring Workshop: May 25 or 26, 2027
REQUIRED ORIENTATION
Dates: June 12, 2027 (all) + June 17-18, 2027 (garden sites)
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: To Be Determined
Focus: Understanding the program and schedule, co-creating Unity Agreements, cultivating a sense of belonging in fun, interactive ways, and, most importantly, getting to know each other!
INTERNSHIP
Dates: June 21 - Aug. 20, 2027 + Aug. 21, 2027
Days: M/T/Th/F in-person each week, plus final Sat
Times: Typically 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Locations (subject to change):
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Northside: Westlawn Gardens Community Garden (6301 W. Custer Ave.)
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Northside: Walnut Hill Community Garden (3118 W. Brown St.)
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Southside: The Cottonwood School (3760 S. 6th St.)
Topics & Experiences:
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Learn about Milwaukee's food history
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Plant, maintain, harvest, and cook fresh vegetables, flowers, and herbs
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Participate in field trips to farms like Beulah Family Homestead
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Showcase your learning about food justice in projects you design yourself
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Contribute to food security in Milwaukee's north and south sides
Food justice is as big as giving communities healthy foods they need or creating your own small garden to produce foods to help yourself and others to become healthier individuals.
~ Alex, TGG Grad 2022