Permaculture & Regenerative Development

In 2015 Canyonlands Community Recycling 501(c)3 nonprofit transitioned from recycling education to become Resiliency Hub as it is today: a non-profit group fostering grassroots sustainability initiatives. The 2015 transition was followed closely by the donation of land to Resiliency Hub by Jay Nethercott which is now called the CommuniTea Garden. At that time, it was a vacant, fenced-off lot on the corner of 100 West and Walnut Lane. In 2016, we began the construction of a permaculture garden by shaping the earth to harvest water, installing natural elements such as rock-lined drainages, and scattering the ground with seeds. Benches were constructed with scrap lumber and other sitting areas were made with ‘urbanite’, ‘hybrid abode’ plaster (a combination of sand, water, pulped newspapers), and cement with the help of Community Rebuilds interns. Soon after, a native bee hotel and a water-themed mural was added by several local community artists. In 2022, we added labels for the plants in the garden and a STEM spot library with science education books and activities.

Now the CommuniTea Garden is a flourishing greenspace with rainwater harvesting structures and edible & medicinal plants that are free for any passers-by to harvest. The space is used for public workshops, conversations centered around resilience initiatives, as well as celebrations and community gatherings!

If you would like to host a resilience-inspired event or workshop at the CommuniTea Garden, or if you have questions about how you can get involved with or learn more about permaculture design techniques, please email resiliencyhub@gmail.com