Promise of Peace Gardens provides transformational educational experiences and is a practical, sustainable model for food security where neighbors help neighbors.
Okrapalooza 2024 champions
Judges Choice – Chef Adam Chanault of Nourish ETX, Tyler. TX
Peoples Choice – Chef Joe D’Alessandro of Terrasana Farm and Kitchen, Ben Wheeler, TX
A Tradition That Encompasses Humanity- With Loads of Love and Wholesome Fun
Educational Components
Nature Preserve
Growing Experiences at the Mineola Nature Preserve
Environmental Education
Explorations of the soil and the nutrients and minerals that are necessary to grow healthy and chemical free food.
Year-Round Learning
Our programs provide our children with opportunities to transition through the seasons while we build character and perseverance .
Academic and Socio Emotional Experiences
Making sure everyone has enough and all have a sense of place and purpose.
People, Places and Celebrations!
Mineola Nature Preserve
sign up for free day camps at 214 240 9220
Quotes from our kids:
“I am actually teaching my family how to elevate our dishes with nutrient dense ingredients.”
“I never knew vegetables could taste like this!”
Mineola Middle School
Downtown Mineola
Donate to the Promise of Peace Gardens
P.O.P. provides three components that are changing the way our communities see food and the world around them.
Soup it Forward
Seed to Soul Cooking Classes
Earth to Table Kids Camps
To support our efforts in providing all of the above please make your donation today. You will alway be welcome to come by and see how your support GROWS!
Thank you to our Sponsors!
POP is super grateful for our sponsors who also volunteer to help us grow – Roots Food Foundation and Mercedes- Benz Financial . Great people digging in to change lives one seed at a time!
Food Garden installations – P.O.P. can coach you on your quest to grow and prepare your own food for one entire season so that you reach excellence in soil preparation, food production and the celebration of that food at your table.
Find us at our gardens! For a tour, classes or to volunteer please contact Elizabeth at 214 240 9220