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Scenario

When community gardens don't create community

I joined a community garden to meet people but everyone there already knows each other and I've been pulling weeds alone for two months.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The assumption that shared activity automatically creates connection can lead to deeper isolation when belonging doesn't naturally emerge.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Food growing and connection to land?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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