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I appreciate that the locals had input into this project. I hope they will benefit from the food the farm produces and be able to sell some to local restaurants and businesses. Urban green space is vital to all communities. Bob Bartlett, via the blog
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This is fantastic. Where in L.A. is it and can we expect to see more?
Randolph Community Forest, New Hampshire
Walkers, joggers, cyclists, dog-walkers, strollers, wheelchairs, faster, slower, old, young, rainbow-hued, multilin- gual—we all find outdoor joy along The 606 path. Xanthoceph, via Instagram
The town forest grows up Our story about reclaiming woodlands for community forests resonated with readers across the country.
Here in Oregon, we have many national forests, but I fear my grandchildren will never see the wide open spaces and beautiful country that I have been blessed to experience. There has to be a way to keep our open spaces from greedy business and government sell- offs. Keep up the great work you do! Kate Strohm-Priesman, via the blog
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Think positive I’m a longtime donor. I admire what you have been doing with the maga- zine—talking about what’s working versus showing the horrors. I teared up several times reading the issue, amazed at the grandeur of humans caring for others and making a difference. William Wittmann, via email
A one-of-a-kind park for Frogtown
With dancing and drummers, St. Paul celebrated the opening of Frogtown Park and Farm — now home to one of the largest urban demonstration farms in the country.
This sounds wonderful! Not surprised it is in St. Paul! Lorna Jansen-Schultz, via Facebook
soap star greg rikaart — better known to fans as kevin on the young and the restless — tweeted his praise for green alleys in south central los angeles. learn more on page 20.
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