Roots & Wings: Saratoga Community Garden 1972-1987

California History Center Foundation presents
October 2009 — June 2010

A harmony
of the
human spirit
& natural forces

Reception invitation flyer 

About the Exhibit

The Saratoga Community Garden flourished as an educational demonstration garden for children and the community from 1972 to 1987, providing an opportunity for all to connect with the ways of the garden and sustainable farming and to glean insights from nature. The 10-acre living classroom — with nature as instructor — inspired thousands of children and adults during its 15-year life.

Our exhibit features an oral history interview with Betty Beck and Jackie Welch and many photos of the garden.

Exhibit Hours

Tuesdays-Thursdays
9:30 a.m.-noon, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
(Closed July and August)

Please Join Us for a Reception

• View the exhibit
• Enjoy refreshments
• Hear about the efforts currently underway to establish a new teaching garden in Saratoga by Betty Beck and other members of the community

For more information, contact Tom Izu at 408.864.8986 or by e-mail at izutom@deanza.edu.