Hamilton Street to Get a New Educational Garden

POUGHKEEPSIE – Eden Share, Inc. and Family Services have announced a reimagining of the Fallkill Community Garden in the heart of Poughkeepsie. Eden Share, a Dutchess County-based nonprofit dedicated to wellness through community gardening, leased the 18,000 square foot space from Family Services on August 1st. As part of the agreement, Eden Share has joined as the newest member of the Family Partnership Center to support the community.

This exciting new project will transform the garden space at 29 North Hamilton Street into a sprawling educational garden designed to promote wellness and community engagement. Eden Share intends to partner with 10-12 nonprofit organizations to offer educational and wellness programming over a 28-week season, starting in April 2025.

“Eden Share is looking forward to bringing gardening and hope to more residents of Poughkeepsie. We are thrilled to partner with Family Services, a community advocate and provider to so many families in the Hudson Valley,” said Scott Pidgeon, co-founder of Eden Share, Inc. “The garden not only serves as a living classroom, but more importantly, a place for healing and recovery.”

Leah Feldman, CEO of Family Services said “For over 140 years, Family Services has been dedicated to enhancing the well-being of individuals and families in the Hudson Valley. Partnering with Eden Share to transform the Fallkill Community Garden aligns perfectly with our mission to strengthen our community and support everyone’s right to thrive. We are excited to see the positive impact this garden will have on promoting wellness, education, and connection.”

Work to transform the space has already begun, and volunteers are welcome to help prepare this new, vibrant space where community members can learn about gardening, regenerative agriculture, food production, and wellness practices.

Gardening has long been an important part of physical and mental wellness in many parts of the world, and Eden Share aims to bring the proven benefits of gardening to Hudson Valley residents. Educational programming will be held throughout the spring, summer, and fall, and will focus on a variety of topics; from soil health to pest management and everything in between.