Milkweed Gardens Inc.
is cultivating green space
for people & pollinators, alike.
Welcome to the nonprofit wing of Herstoric Development, dedicated to transforming neglected green spaces into thriving places of beauty, belonging, and ecological thriving.
Milkweed Gardens Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating spaces of care, connection, and ecological restoration.
We focus on reactivating land in ways that reflect the needs, hopes, and wants of our neighbors.
We steward the land and its natural inclination to thrive. It will be revived through: native plantings, pollinator beds, shared greenspace, protective fencing, shade features, places to sit and more.
Development Initiatives
Pocket Park by Milkweed Gardens Inc.
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We’re transforming a once-neglected lot in Monroe Park into a pocket park; a green space where neighbors can pause, connect, and enjoy the simple beauty of nature in the city.
Micro-farm by Milkweed Gardens Inc.
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Our micro-farm reimagines urban agriculture as a shared resource. By cultivating fresh food on underused land, we’re creating pathways for community nourishment, education, and resilience.
Join the pollination
Milkweed Gardens Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization. Charitable contributions are tax-deductible. EIN: 99-1656288
Your support doesn’t just fund a project; it fuels a movement.
Each tier reflects a different kind of impact. By becoming a Pollination Partner, you’re helping transform lifeless lots into living landscapes.
become a pollination partner
Legacy Monarchs
Shape a lasting legacy of beauty, belonging, and change. Thank you for your indelible mark.
$10,000+
Wind Bearers
$5,000 - $9,999
Propel our work forward with high-impact support. Thank you for helping us soar.
Chrysalis Keepers
Sustain the in-between, where transformation takes shape. Thank you for tending what’s tender.
$1,000 - $4,999
Hive Makers
Build the structure and activity that keeps our vision moving. Thank you for your steadying support.
$500 - $999
Seed Sowers
Plant the beginnings of possibility and change. Thank you for helping root the vision in fertile ground.
$100 - $499
Current Campaign Giving Areas
Soil & Soil (Infrastructure)
Where we prep the land for all that’s to come. This will include things like: Backfilling, leveling, weed removal – overall site preparation.
$20,000
A Gentle Guard (Fencing)
How we will define the space. This will provide protection for young plants, give structure and serve as a gesture of stewardship, not separation. $20,000
Welcome Ways (Accessibility & Usability)
This layer includes permeable paths for walkability, warm lighting for evening visits, and signage to help people find their way.
$20,000
Blooms & Buffers (Plantings)
It’s beauty with purpose. Pollinator-friendly plantings, rain gardens, and native street-edge greenery to bring lush scenery and biodiversity.
$20,000
Reasons to Stay (Amenities)
To make this green space a gathering place, we envision amenities like outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a few special touches that offer comfort and warmth.
$20,000
