ECC Compton Center Community Garden

     El Camino College Compton Center | Public Relations & Marketing Department

      16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90506

                                Contact: Ann M. Garten, Director, Community Relations

               Telephone: (310) 660-3406 | Email: agarten@elcamino.edu  

For Immediate Release                                                                             

February 13, 2012

El Camino College Compton Center Community Garden Takes Root

The Associated Student Body (ASB) at El Camino College Compton Center has tapped into the City of Compton’s agricultural roots with the establishment of a community garden, consisting of two sections of a larger garden located at the rear of Walton Middle School. Students are encouraged to volunteer their time to grow fruit and vegetables, as well as further develop their gardening skills. The two garden sections were created in partnership with local nonprofit Community Care, Inc. in an effort to give students a rewarding and challenging volunteer outlet that also provides them with useful horticultural knowledge.

ASB members view the community garden as a work in progress since it is still in the developmental stage. Twenty fruit trees have already been donated and planted, but there is room for future expansion. A variety of shrubs, garden vegetables and flowers are included in long-term plans for the garden.

The community garden is located at 900 West Greenleaf Avenue (near Wilmington Blvd.), just down the street from ECC Compton Center.

Current Hours of Operation:

Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 am – 2:00 p.m.

The ASB community garden was initiated to benefit ECC Compton Center students and contribute to the overall sustainability efforts within the community. Students interested in cultivating a green thumb are encouraged to contact the Office of Student Life (R-1) at 310-900-1600, Ext. 2802.

About El Camino College Compton Center

El Camino College Compton Center is the community’s education solution offering a full complement of transfer and degree courses, as well as career and technical education. Students may earn an associate degree or certificate, transfer to a four-year university or train for a career. El Camino College Compton Center is located at 1111 E. Artesia Boulevard, Compton, CA 90221.