Urban Tree Connection  (UTC)

This organization operates and oversees multiple parcels of land in neighborhoods to the South West of our site

• Nonprofit organization that assists low-income urban communities to revitalize their neighborhoods
• Work with residents to develop community-driven greening and gardening projects on vacant land.
• Through land revitalization, we help residents become strong leaders, foster deep community cohesion, and ultimately create livable communities.
• Operates a fully-functioning farm that grows sustainably cultivated produce to address access to healthful food for the residents of Haddington (600 Block of North 53rd Street).
• Produce from this farm flows into our subsidized Community Farmers Market (53rd Street and Wyalusing Avenue) and other farmers markets around the city.
• Main farm supplemented by smaller plots on reclaimed land.
• The sites function as a living classroom for youth and adults.

UTC’s Main Farm, located on the 600 Block of North 53rd Street