Neighborhood Gardens Trust

Land Trust

We Conserve PA Member
Mission or Purpose

The Neighborhood Gardens Trust (NGT) is a land trust dedicated to preserving and supporting community gardens and other shared open spaces across the city. NGT’s work is grounded in the belief that an equitable and sustainable city is one in which all neighborhoods have vibrant green spaces for residents to cultivate food, flowers, and community.

Contact Information

100 N. 20th Street
5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA, 19103
(215) 988-8800
http://www.ngtrust.org

Organizational Information
Type of Organization
Year Founded

1986

PA Counties of Operation
Adopted S&P

Yes

Land Conservation Figures in PA
Total Acres Conserved

11

Acres Owned

8

Other Acres Protected‡

3

Figures accurate as of 01/01/2020

Notes

† Pertains to land that has been acquired by the land trust and then reconveyed to a local, county or state, state or federal government entity for conservation purposes.
‡ Other pertains to assistance in transactions including preparation and negotiation work and/or the reconveyance of land to another private conservation organization.