WHO
WE ARE
GROW/WILD is a team of experts in place-based planning, land stewardship, regenerative practices, and nature-based learning.
Developed by ShareWell,
a 501(c)(3) non-profit, GROW/WILD extends the organization’s longstanding commitment to learning and community well-being into the natural world.
GROW/WILD partners with schools, agencies, organizations, and community groups to build the capacity and knowledge needed to develop and sustain climate-resilient projects, regenerative gardens, urban farms, native habitats, and multidisciplinary, nature-based programming.
Our
Mission
Our mission is to cultivate community well-being by transforming underutilized urban spaces and conventional landscapes into thriving ecological habitats for food growing, ecological restoration, learning, and environmental stewardship.
Through regenerative farming, place-based education, mentorship, and community-centered design, we empower people of all ages to learn from nature and make communities thrive.
Why
Grow/Wild?
The name GROW/WILD embodies the idea that growing and wildness are not opposites - they complement each other.
True growth happens when we work with nature, creating the right conditions for people and ecosystems to thrive together.
OUR
APPROACH
1
Regenerative Farming
We care for the land in ways that make it healthier over time. Through food growing, soil restoration, water conservation, and habitat creation, we transform outdoor spaces into thriving places that support people, wildlife, and the environment.
We practice:
— Growing Nutritious Food
— Building Healthy Soil
— Conserving Water
— Creating Wildlife Habitats
— Supporting Biodiversity
— Restoring Natural Systems
By working with nature rather than against it, we help create greener, more resilient communities while teaching practical skills that people can use in their own neighborhoods, schools, and gardens.
2
Nature Based Learning
We believe people learn best by getting their hands dirty, asking questions, solving real problems,
and exploring the world around them.
We foster:
— Hands-On Learning
— Curiosity and Problem Solving
— Leadership and Teamwork
— Environmental Stewardship
— Cultural Understanding
— Community Connection
Through shared experiences in gardens, farms, and outdoor spaces, participants build practical skills, deepen their connection to the environment, and discover how their actions can make a positive impact.
3
Thriving Communities
We believe outdoor spaces bring people together and reconnect communities with nature. By transforming underused spaces, we help create more vibrant and resilient communities, bringing to life:
— Community Stewardship
— Civic Participation
— Outdoor Living Rooms
— Cultural Exchange & Belonging
Through shared experiences and collective care for the land, we help build healthier, more connected communities that thrive for generations.
Donate to Help
Grow the Future
With your support, we transform open spaces into living habitats where students and communities grow, learn, and become invested in nature restoration projects.
Every contribution helps bring GROW/WILD to more neighborhoods across Los Angeles, expanding access to nature-based learning, community connection, and environmental stewardship.
Together, we can create healthier, more connected, and more resilient communities across the Los Angeles region.
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