"My number one goal is to help people get in touch with nature and observe how it can benefit them, how it can help heal them," said Samuel Pressman, a main volunteer.
"For me, gardening is very sacred [...] It was traumatizing to me when it was clear cut in a very sneaky, kind of evil way," shared volunteer Samuel Pressman about the garden's destruction.
Initially welcomed by the nonprofit, volunteers later faced disappointment when staff removed the garden, claiming it created unsafe spaces for shelter residents.
In 2021, volunteers planted around 150 species, over 90% of which were native, as part of an eco-rehabilitation project aimed at beautifying the grounds.
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