Milkweed Gardens Inc.
is cultivating green space
for people & pollinators, alike.
Welcome to the nonprofit the wing of Herstoric Development dedicated to transforming neglected green spaces into thriving places of beauty, belonging, and ecological thriving.
Current 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.
Legacy Monarchs
$10,000+
Shape a lasting legacy of beauty, belonging, and change. Thank you for your indelible mark.
Chrysalis Keepers
$1,000 - $4,999
Sustain the in-between, where transformation takes shape. Thank you for tending what’s tender.
Join the pollination
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
Seed Sowers
$10,000+
Plant the beginnings of possibility and change. Thank you for helping root the vision in fertile ground.
Wind Bearers
$5,000 - $9,999
Propel our work forward with high-impact support. Thank you for helping us soar.
Hive Makers
$500 - $999
Build the structure and activity that keeps our vision moving. Thank you for your steadying support.