The first annual Garden Gnome Run was a smashing success, drawing 142 participants running and walking to raise money for the CSC Youth Garden.
After the hard work was over, garden-grown goodies were available and participants even got to take home a tomato plant.
Race results can be viewed here.
The Youth Garden employs four to ten youth who are enrolled in our federal workforce program. They are responsible for caring for 40 raised beds without the use of herbicides or pesticides. The Youth Garden’s mission is to encourage learning, entrepreneurship and work readiness in Benton County youth and to grow and locally-distribute responsibly-raised produce.
Funds raised from the run will go towards much-needed improvements to the garden including re-covering a greenhouse, installing a water catchment system, and a new hoop house.
CSC and the Youth Garden would like to thank all of the participants and spectators, as well as the generous sponsors that made the event possible.
Citizens Bank
No Dinx, Inc.
Eco Home Comfort
John’s Automotive Repair
