Visalia Community Garden Rehabilitation

The Visalia Community Garden Rehabilitation project, managed by the California Conservation Corps and the City of Visalia, aims to restore an unused and unmaintained community garden plot located at 222 Northwest 3rd Avenue in Visalia, California. The primary objective is to reactivate the site to support youth instruction, community building, and the production of fruits and vegetables for participants and the wider community, while expanding the available space for the adjacent Wittman Community Center. The project is categorized as a categorical exemption under Section 15301 because the property is already developed as a community garden. The scope of work includes the removal of weeds and debris, the installation of new raised planters, and the addition of a tent and other amenities. Sequoia Community Corps is the applicant responsible for carrying out the project, with the City of Visalia serving as the lead approving agency. A key requirement of the project is the provision of ongoing upkeep and maintenance for a duration of at least one year. The project is coordinated by Principal Planner Brandon Smith and Grant Writer Terry Schmal.