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Community garden reports strong volunteer turnout and youth programming

Lander County Board of Commissioners · June 25, 2026

Summary

Callie Kester told commissioners the community garden is thriving with volunteers, a youth seedling program (12–15 children), and plans to collaborate with the library on summer reading and STEM activities.

During public comment on June 25, Callie Kester spoke on behalf of the community garden and reported positive developments: strong volunteer participation, a youth seedlings program with about 12–15 children, and abundant produce including pumpkins and tomatoes.

Kester said, “I'm here on behalf of the community garden, and just happy news to report. It's going really well.” She described plans to expand programming and to coordinate with the local library on literacy and STEM-oriented summer activities. Commissioners and other meeting participants thanked Kester for her leadership and for the volunteers involved.

No formal county action was requested during the comment; Kester's remarks were recorded as informational and appreciative of county support.

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