Petersburg League of Urban Growers
The Petersburg League of Urban Growers (P.L.U.G.) is a Social Movement in Petersburg, Va that manages several Action Projects that encourage commUNITY emPOWERment thru Entertaining & Educational programs. The P.L.U.G. wants to Grow a More HEALTHY & SUSTAINABLE Petersburg, Va by GROWing MORE Urban Gardeners, Readers, Urban Farmers, Social Entrepreneurs, Youth Leaders and Urban Bee Stewards in The Petersburg Food Desert. Our goal is to... 1. EmPOWER the local commUNITY to choose a style of living that promotes health & practices Sustainability. 2. Engage, Educate, and EmPOWER the people of Petersburg, Va to design & develop edible gardens in communities throughout the city. 3. Cultivate commUNITY of Environmental Stewards & a broader awareness of sustainability through responsible waste management (composting) & gardening practices. 4. Encourage Social Entrepreneurship by providing a platform for the local commUNITY to transform their passion into a PURPOSEful profession that serves the commUNITY. 5. Provide the commUNITY a peaceful environment to host event that emPOWER & facilitate constructive conversations that Create Change within our commUNITY. 6. Erect more free libraries in neighborHOODs throughout the city to encourage the commUNITY to Read Daily. 7. Develop a network for local Urban gardeners to exchange energy in the form of; knowledge, resources, products, & services.
Organizer
Tyrone Cherry III
Organizer
Petersburg, VA