10427683_676648785718392_4709036038344769577_nGeorge Washington Carver EthnoBotany Peace Garden

The WorldBeat Cultural Center is active in collaborating with community organizations to provide nutrition and gardening programs in San Diego. The garden is busy with school garden projects, school nutritional education programs, internship programs, workshops as well as events.

Screen Shot 2015-08-29 at 10.07a|Aug29 2Working with partner organizations, WorldBeat Cultural Center has used a vast network to link the various agencies in San Diego that are committed to food security. Our EthnoBotany Garden is dedicated to teaching young and old about the role of plants in society today, while also learning the relationship of plants in the local and global indigenous cultures of the past. In 2015, in coalition with the local Kumeyaay, the World Beat Center embarked on a multi-level terraced garden of endemic and indigenous plants  that are part of the Kumeyaay lasting traditions.

14568023947_980933ac5b_kCurrently WorldBeat Cultural Center is working to expand the amount of participants involved in our various program offerings. In partnership with our collaborating organizations our programs address the critical food and water crisis issues that citizens of San Diego County face. The gardens educate students on the various aspects of agriculture and nutrition while fostering a deep understanding and respect for the earth. All projects are somewhat limited in their ability to provide a multi-faceted educational experience due to a lack resources and capacity building.

 

The unique organic herb, fruit, and vegetable garden honors the memory of George Washington Carver, and is dedicated to teaching young people about the role of plants in society. Gardening classes are available to schools, youth programs, individuals and families by booking a workshop or requesting a docent at the WorldBeat Center 

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Facts about the Peace Garden

  • The first Sustainable, Edible Garden in Balboa Park
  • Certified Earth Friendly Garden by San Diego Master Gardeners
  • Pollinator Habitat by Xerces Society
  • Certified Monarch Waystation by Monarch Watch
  • Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation
  • Winner of Balboa Park Sustainability Award 2015
  • Winner of the 2015 Del Mar Horitcultural Fair Award
  • Home to two Multinational Peace Poles