Green Spaces Get a New Guardian in San Diego

San Diego's Tijuana River Valley Community Garden is getting a new caretaker. Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center, a nonprofit from National City, is stepping in to manage the garden. This change comes after the Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County decided to leave due to health and safety issues caused by the Tijuana River sewage problem. The garden is a big deal. It has over 200 plots, including some large farms. People pay between $324 and $1, 600 each year to use these plots. The garden was previously run by both the RCD and the county. Olivewood Gardens is known for its focus on environmental education and community health. County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre thinks they are a great fit for the garden. She believes everyone should have access to green spaces without worrying about their health. The county is working on a deal with Olivewood Gardens. They hope to finish the transition by the end of November. This will ensure that the garden keeps running smoothly for the hundreds of people who use it.