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BACKGROUND: https://www.altadenacommunitygarden.com/about-us
The Altadena Community Garden was established in 1973 and is located at the site of the former Mt. Lowe Military Academy. The garden provides 64 plots for local gardeners, including four handicap-accessible plots, and covers 2.5 acres on the southeast corner of Loma Alta Park at Lincoln Avenue and Palm Street. The garden has been used by residents since 1984, when the land reverted to Los Angeles County after the closure of the Mt. Lowe Military AcademyThe garden has a history of hosting events and programs, such as the well-attended annual picnic and resource fair. It also runs a children's gardening program and Victory Garden extension classes. Over the years, the garden has received support from various organizations and donors, including Altadena Heritage, the Altadena Kiwanis Club, and the Altadena Rotary Club
The Altadena Community Garden Annual Picnic will take place on Saturday, September 30, from noon to 6:00 pm, as part of the garden's 50th-anniversary celebrations1. The event returns after a three-year hiatus due to health concerns raised by the COVID pandemic1. The picnic will feature BBQ, garden-fresh veggies, an opportunity drawing, a Community Resources Fair, music, and entertainment1. Garden members will provide healthy side dishes, including vegetarian and vegan options, and tours of the 2½ acre garden facility will be offered1. Tickets are $15 each, with free admission for children aged 10 and under1. Tickets can be purchased online at AltadenaCommunityGarden.com and will be available at the event unless capacity is reached1.
EVENT INFO:
Altadena Community Garden Returns with Annual Picnic After 3-Year Hiatus


Altadena Community Garden will host its much-anticipated Annual Picnic on Saturday, September 30, from noon to 6:00 pm, marking a pivotal event in its 50th-anniversary year. This gathering emerges after a three-year break due to the pandemic's health restrictions.
The picnic, recognized as the Garden's prime event, promises an eclectic mix of BBQ, fresh garden produce, an enticing opportunity drawing, a Community Resources Fair, and a diverse palette of music and entertainment.
Silvera Grant, president of the nonprofit overseeing the County-owned garden, shared, "It's thrilling to reopen our gates and reintroduce the community to this Garden's charm. For many new members, this becomes their maiden journey into this significant community occasion."
Blending the essence of an old-time fair, a local BBQ bash, and a community resource exposition, the picnic will host political figures and community pillars, discussing their endeavors to back the Garden's objectives of fostering healthy lifestyles and ensuring community access to nutritious food.
The event also highlights an array of health-conscious dishes, including vegetarian and vegan options, catered by Garden members. Enthusiasts can enjoy guided tours featuring the sprawling 2½ acre garden and its external "Outside the Gates" fruit-tree expanse.
Tickets, priced at $15, can be procured online at AltadenaCommunityGarden.com. Kids aged 10 and below enjoy complimentary entry and meals. On-the-spot ticket availability hinges on presale volumes.