Mile High Locavorist

“…Now there’s definitely such an interest in community gardening and local food production that right now, the need and the excitement about our work is overwhelming.” – Rebecca Andruska, Denver Urban Gardens In this episode, I’m talking with Shannon Spurlock (Director of Public Affairs & Policy) and Rebecca Andruska (Director of Development & Communications) with Denver Urban Gardens (DUG). Shannon started her journey with Denver Urban Gardens seven years ago as a volunteer before joining DUG full-time about five years ago. Rebecca is newer to DUG but comes from a family of gardeners and is passionate about social justice and non-profit organizations. Denver Urban Gardens is celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. DUG opened its first community garden in 1970 and incorporated the group in 1985. Today, DUG operates nearly 150 all-organic community gardens throughout Metro Denver, including more than 40 school-based community gardens. In addition community gardens, DUG operates a community farm,