# Event Details - **Event Name**: Peace & Plenty Community Garden Celebration - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 31 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Mon, 31 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join South Providence community members to celebrate the permanent protection of 36-year-old Peace & Plenty Garden, a vital community space.About this EventPeace & Plenty Community Garden CelebrationFor nearly four decades, Peace & Plenty Community Garden has been a cornerstone of Providence's Elmwood neighborhood, a place where family plots grow alongside market gardens, where students learn about urban biodiversity, and where neighbors have gathered season after season to grow food and community together.This year, that legacy took a historic turn. Thanks to a generous donation from Joe Paolino of Paolino Properties, Peace & Plenty has been permanently protected as a garden, ensuring this beloved green space will continue to serve South Providence for generations to come.Join Southside Community Land Trust to celebrate this milestone! We'll be joined by Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, who will speak on what this preservation means for the neighborhood and the city. You'll hear a brief history of the garden from longtime Garden Leader Doug Victor, get an inside look at the programs and people who make it thrive today, and learn what's next for this corner of Elmwood.The celebration will include:Garden tours led by longtime growers and SCLT staffLive entertainmentLight refreshments from D'Norah BitesRemarks from Mayor Smiley and SCLT leadershipEvent Details? Monday, August 31, 2026? 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM? Peace & Plenty Community Garden, 73 Peace Street, Providence, RIPlease note: space at the garden is limited and registration will be capped, so we strongly encourage you to reserve your spot in advance. This is a rain-or-shine event, and all are welcome: gardeners, neighbors, food system leaders, land trust enthusiasts, and anyone who believes in the power of shared green space.Come celebrate a garden with a past worth honoring and a future now secured.Agenda?: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PMArrival & sign-in?: 01:15 PM - 01:20 PMWelcoming remarks: Margaret DeVos, Executive Director, SCLT?: 01:20 PM - 01:25 PMA History of Peace & Plenty: Doug Victor, Garden Leader?: 01:25 PM - 01:35 PMThe Community Gardens Impact: Mayor Brett Smiley?: 01:35 PM - 01:45 PMThe Future of the Peace & Plenty Neighborhood: Joe Paolino?: 01:45 PM - 02:00 PMGarden Tours - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/peace-and-plenty-community-garden-celebration/100001998786856293 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Peace & Plenty Community Garden - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Providence - **state**: RI - **country**: United States - **location**: Peace & Plenty Community Garden - **lat**: 41.806774 - **long**: -71.422842 - **full address**: Peace & Plenty Community Garden, 73 Peace Street, Providence, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Peace & Plenty Community Garden Celebration - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/50216860324109bb1a022f23e312ef7b70bb41f1f09c3dde2b2971d090772f5d-rimg-w1200-h900-dc282848-gmir.jpg?v=1787806849 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Peace & Plenty Community Garden Celebration being held? - **A:** Peace & Plenty Community Garden Celebration takes place on Mon, 31 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Mon, 31 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Peace & Plenty Community Garden, 73 Peace Street, Providence, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Peace & Plenty Community Garden Celebration? - **A:** Peace & Plenty Community Garden Celebration is organized by Southside Community Land Trust. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Peace & Plenty Community Garden Celebration is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Providence, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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