Village Institute for Sustainable Technologies & Agriculture

Congratulations to VISTA members for their participation in the recent food drive, organized by Ken and Vicki Kuse. We donated 214 pounds of food and other important items to the Food Pantry at the Village Presbyterian Church. Our hearts are warmed by our members' generosity and spirit, and by the Kuses' thoughtfulness in arranging this event. Here is Ken delivering the donations! 

VISTA was honored last week to be the first speaker to be invited to address the Sickles HS National Honor Society monthly membership meeting. We are proud and grateful to be one of their favorite places to volunteer.

The irrigation system is a vital part of our community garden and we are grateful to the Infrastructure Committee that ensures our plants receive consistent and efficient watering. The system is made up of a network of pipes, valves, and connectors—commonly known as fittings—that work together to deliver water where it’s needed. Most of our irrigation components, including both pipes and fittings, are made from PVC (polyvinyl chloride), a durable plastic material widely used

The second annual Creepy Crawlies in the Garden event was a HUGE success! We had the largest turnout of any of our educational community festivals to date. So many people of all ages showed up that we ran out of scavenger hunt maps and food. We got a lot of great feedback from participants as well as some cool ideas for next time.

Sickles High School National Honor Society members who volunteered at VISTA Gardens September 13th

Among the many worthy causes to support, you continue to appreciate VISTA Gardens with your financial contributions. Together, we are cultivating a vibrant and sustainable community for generations to come and we thank you for your ongoing support!