promoting environmentally responsible practices to strengthen Arkansas communities and secure a healthy, sustainable future.

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 village commons NEWS           

 

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 Every Saturday!

A Community Art Market in the

Bernice Garden.

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Coming Soon...

2nd Friday Art in the Park

Bernice Garden

Next Event: July 9th 5-8pm

 

Singing at the Garden

Roger Robinson made a video of Ryk

St. Vincent singing at the Bernice Garden

Art Market. Enjoy the tunes by clicking here.

 

Good News for Village Commons...

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 village commons EVENTS        

  

Full-Circle Food System Workshop

Saturday June 19, 3pm-5pm

Bernice Gardens

This workshop will address sustainable food systems from farm to compost pile, including sustainable production, distribution and consumption trends and why a sustainable food system is advantageous.  The goal of the workshop is to explore challenges and opportunities leading to the development of sustainable food systems.  There will be a compost demonstration & refreshments provided.  Cost is $10

Email villagecommonslr@gmail.com to reserve your spot. 

 

 

Our Mission

Village Commons is a nonprofit, grassroots

organization raising awareness through education and programs on sustainable living.  Based in Little Rock, Village Commons helps people - especially those in underserved communities - secure healthy and sustainable futures through training for individuals and organizations, while promoting and strengthening connection in communities.

We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors,

we borrow it from our children.

-Native American Proverb

 

  We Strive to…

    1.   teach people to grow, harvest and

prepare their own food

    2.   help people make their homes healthier

and more efficient

    3.   conduct programs that encourage

        youth to connect with nature

    4.   nurture fledgling green organizations

    5.   devise new programs for future needs in

keeping with our  mission

 

Read About Us: Village Commons in Sync weekly

Village Commons Headquarters  

Our offices are located in a restored historic building in Little Rock's revitalizing South Main Street area.

 

Village Commons is a people-oriented organization with an open-door attitude. Visitors are encouraged to stop by often.

  

 

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Village Commons is a 501(c)(3), grassroots organization dedicated to strengthening our community by promoting

environmentally responsible practices, in order to secure a healthy, sustainable future for all Arkansans.