In Raleigh, innovative urban gardens are proving that you don’t need a lot of space to make a big difference. In this episode, we dive into how Raleigh’s creative use of urban gardens is making a big impact on our community, one green space at a time.

Join host Dan Bagley and executive producer Dr. Sarah Glova as they explore the powerful potential of small gardens and green spaces in our city. They’re joined by Lisa Grele Barrie, Executive Director of Raleigh City Farm, and Zach Manor, Urban Forester for the City of Raleigh, who share their insights on how these urban green spaces are strengthening neighborhoods, bolstering local food production, enhancing the beauty of our parks and community spaces, helping address equity gaps, promoting sustainability efforts, fostering connections among residents… and more! 

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just curious about green spaces in our city, this episode digs into the small but mighty ways urban gardens are making a difference in Raleigh.

RESOURCES:

• Urban Forestry
  https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/services/urban-forestry-program 

• Rain gardens and Rainwater Rewards program     
  https://raleighnc.gov/stormwater/services/apply-raleigh-rainwater-rewards/rain-gardens

• Sign up for a rain garden and rain barrel workshop in October
  https://raleighnc.gov/stormwater/events/rain-garden-and-rain-barrels-workshop

• Urban agriculture
  https://raleighnc.gov/urban-garden

• Mapping urban heat islands
  https://raleighnc.gov/climate-action-and-sustainability/services/mapping-urban-heat-islands

• Urban Forestry Equity Project
  https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/services/urban-forestry-program/urban-forest-equity-project

• Raleigh City Farm: https://raleighcityfarm.org/ 

Big Ideas Raleigh is powered by the City of Raleigh Communications and Strategy and Innovation Departments, hosted by Dan Bagley, and produced by Dr. Sarah Glova and Earfluence.