Oconee Cultivation Project

Oconee Cultivation Project The Oconee Cultivation Project works to create a community that celebrates local food, agricultural traditions, and sustainable living practices.

We provide our community with opportunities to develop skills through mentorship and education. The Oconee Cultivation Project (OCP) is an initiative of three county natives who see a need for opportunities in engagement and skill-building for youth in the area. Having all graduated from local high schools, we have seen a general lack of pride for living in our beautiful area among this age group

and want upcoming generations to stay and support the growth of Oconee. OCP wishes to preserve the rich agricultural history of this area and continue to pass down these traditions that run deep in our county with through education and mentorship in agricultural and culinary practices. Our project is seeking to give the youth of Oconee county an outlet for their time and interests, leading to lasting self worth and community involvement. By participating in our CultivaTeen Summer Youth Program, students learn basic agricultural techniques, practice basic culinary skills, and begin exploring local food systems. In the process, they will experience the collective sense of accomplishment and fulfillment of belonging to a community that supports one another in an authentic way. The Oconee Cultivation Project has helped start and fund two community gardens in Oconee County, led cooking classes at local kitchens, and empowered youth through CultivaTeen since 2016.

🐐🌿 Reminder! Garden Fun with the Goat Kids Saturda, Oct 11🌿🐐Don’t forget — we’re getting together from 10 AM to 12 PM fo...
10/09/2025

🐐🌿 Reminder! Garden Fun with the Goat Kids Saturda, Oct 11🌿🐐

Don’t forget — we’re getting together from 10 AM to 12 PM for a Community Garden Work Day with kids from Busy Bee Acres!

Bring your gloves and your own kiddos for a morning of:
🌱 Light garden clean-up and weeding
🐐 Playtime and photos with our curious goat kids
📸 Fresh air, laughter, and fun for the whole family

Whether you want to dig in or just stop by for some goat photos, we can’t wait to see you in the garden!
📍 20 W Abbey St, Westminster

What a haul! 🤩 🥔 20 lbs potatoes 🌽 30 ears of Hickory King Dent Corn🎃 6 Long Island Cheese Pumpkins🥗 5 lbs of tomatillos...
09/23/2025

What a haul! 🤩
🥔 20 lbs potatoes
🌽 30 ears of Hickory King Dent Corn
🎃 6 Long Island Cheese Pumpkins
🥗 5 lbs of tomatillos & green tomatoes
🍉 5 watermelons
Walhalla Community Garden

REMINDER! Help Shape the Future of Westminster Community Garden. We're excited to invite you to a gathering focused on r...
09/15/2025

REMINDER! Help Shape the Future of Westminster Community Garden. We're excited to invite you to a gathering focused on revitalizing the Westminster Community Garden.
Community Meeting Details
Please join us on Monday, September 15, 2025, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at the WP Anderson Park Pavilion.
No prior gardening experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm and ideas.
Please RSVP if you plan to come: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScvuDCaQlEb9g.../viewform

The seeds planted at Gather in the Garden with TigerLilly Learning are sprouting! Keep your eyes on the garden as some f...
06/04/2025

The seeds planted at Gather in the Garden with TigerLilly Learning are sprouting! Keep your eyes on the garden as some fun new additions are coming! … 🎃 🙌

Interested in joining our volunteer group? You can message us here or email us at [email protected]

The Oconee Cultivation Project is now seeking passionate and committed individuals in Oconee County, South Carolina, to ...
06/02/2025

The Oconee Cultivation Project is now seeking passionate and committed individuals in Oconee County, South Carolina, to join our Board of Directors for the 2025–2027 term.

Are you driven by a love for sustainable agriculture, a desire to uplift youth, and a commitment to preserving local foodways? As a board member, you’ll play a vital role in shaping programs that empower youth and community members through hands-on agricultural education, maintain vibrant community gardens, and host workshops that celebrate and protect Oconee’s food traditions.

Board Member Responsibilities Include:

A time commitment of 1–2 hours per week, primarily via remote communication
Attendance at a mandatory monthly board meeting, typically remote
Active participation in planning or facilitating:
1. Seasonal workshops

2. Community garden initiatives

3. Summer Cultivateen program

This is your chance to serve your community, grow alongside a dynamic team, and help sow the seeds of a healthier, more resilient future for Oconee County.

If you’re interested in being considered for nomination and an interview, please email us at [email protected].

We’d love to grow with you!
https://www.oconeecultivationproject.com/so/e9PSnXs3M?languageTag=en

Become a Board Member

05/31/2025

🌱We’re thrilled that our Free Kids’ Learning Day—hosted in partnership with TigerLilly Learning—was a blooming success! 🌸👩‍🌾🌿Young gardeners joined us at the Walhalla Community Garden to dig in the dirt, plant seeds, and learn where food really comes from. A huge thank you to the families who showed up, our passionate volunteers, and the educators who helped plant the seeds of knowledge and wonder in each child who attended. 🧑🏽‍🌾🌻🎃 And we’re not done yet! Keep an eye out for details on our upcoming Pumpkin Patch Workday

May 2025 Updates! Message us to be added to our mailing list :)
05/23/2025

May 2025 Updates! Message us to be added to our mailing list :)

May 2025 Update

05/22/2025
Walhalla Community Garden is growing 🪴 Just a few more weeks until these blue berries are ready for snacking just outsid...
05/21/2025

Walhalla Community Garden is growing 🪴

Just a few more weeks until these blue berries are ready for snacking just outside the pool.

We had such a great group of volunteers this morning thanks to City of Walhalla, SC “Beautification Team” Everyone was so enthusiastic to get to work we failed to take a photo 😂

Next Garden meet-up is this Saturday morning, 9-11am, for a free kids learning day with TigerLilly Learning on “Seed to Plate” 😋

Great day with volunteers at Walhalla Community Garden! Mayor Hall and Council-woman Melendez came out to help us plan a...
05/19/2025

Great day with volunteers at Walhalla Community Garden! Mayor Hall and Council-woman Melendez came out to help us plan and mulch. The garden is really coming together and we love growing it with you 🌱

Our next garden workday is this Wednesday 9am-Noon at the Walhalla City Pool. Come on out and meet the crew.

We also have a FREE special event for kids this Saturday 9am-11am on Seed to Plate with Join us!

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Walhalla, SC
29691

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