The Long Way
Grand County
A crowd of people gathers outdoors around tables decorated for autumn.
Plate I. Outdoor gathering, Youth Garden Project. From agritourism.utah.gov
People gathered for an outdoor dinner event at dusk.
Plate II. Outdoor dinner, Youth Garden Project. From agritourism.utah.gov
People working in a community garden.
Plate III. Garden beds and volunteers, Youth Garden Project. From agritourism.utah.gov
Several people working together in a community garden.
Plate IV. Volunteers weeding at Youth Garden Project. From moabsunnews.com
A group of people working together in a garden.
Plate V. People working at the Youth Garden Project. From agritourism.utah.gov
Several chickens stand together inside a coop with straw bedding.
Plate VI. Chickens at the Youth Garden Project. From agritourism.utah.gov

Youth Garden Project

Moab, Grand County, Utah. Fall Activities, Farm Camps, Farm Tours, Farm-To-Table, Field Trips, U-Pick, Workshops.

Details

Map. Moab, Grand County, Utah. Larger map
Where
530 South 400 East St, Moab, UT 84532. Directions
When
Recurring events including Weed N Feeds, Garden Dinners, Plant Sale, Seed Swap, and the Harvest Festival.
Season
April to October (excluding the month of July).
Getting there
next to Grand County High School.
Fees
$80 for adults and $25 for youth under 12.
Hours
Office hours Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Access
garden is always open and free to the public for exploration.
Walk-in or reserve
Register for our October Garden Dinner!
Phone
435.259.2326
Website
youthgardenproject.org
Managed by
The Youth Garden Project is a 501(c)3 garden-based education and community gardening nonprofit in Moab, Utah.
Established
since 1996.

The Youth Garden Project cultivates healthy children, families, and community through educational programs and connecting people with food from seed to table.

Notable Events

  1. 1996Sarah Heffron founded a backyard program for about a dozen youth completing court-ordered community service. youthgardenproject.org
  2. 2000Youth Garden Project partnered with Grand County School District, moved to 1.5 acres beside Grand County High School, and built a greenhouse largely with youth-service labor. moabsunnews.com
  3. 2010Youth Garden Project began its Community Supported Agriculture program. moabsunnews.com
  4. 2021The project marked the milestone with a collaborative cookbook, a celebratory event, and an anniversary campaign. moabtimes.com

People

  • Emily Roberson, outreach and development coordinator.
  • Kaitlin Thomas, executive director.
  • James Tockstein, returning Weed N' Feed volunteer.
  • Jessie Shalvey, executive director.
  • Sarah Heffron, founder (1996).

Sources

  1. agritourism.utah.gov/farm-directory/listing/youth-garden-project
  2. youthgardenproject.org
  3. instagram.com/youthgardenproject
  4. youthgardenproject.org/aboutyouthgarden
  5. moabsunnews.com/2026/04/15/youth-garden-projects-weed-n-feeds-return-for-a-20th-year
  6. moabsunnews.com/2021/05/27/youth-garden-project-celebrates-milestone-25-years-of-growth-at-local-nonprofit
  7. moabtimes.com/articles/the-youth-garden-project-celebrates-25-years