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Mundo Gardens

MUNDO Gardens is a roots community garden program empowering youth and families throughout San Diego

Welcome to the National City/Southeast San Diego Green Corridor Project

The National City/Southeast San Diego Green Corridor Project is a transformative community-driven initiative aimed at reclaiming 57 acres to create a vibrant, green space that integrates cultural art, reforestation efforts, and sustainable transportation. Born from decades of advocacy, this project seeks to heal the wounds inflicted by divisive highway infrastructure and foster a united, proud community.

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Join the Conversation

 

We invite you to participate in our upcoming community meeting where we will discuss the project details and gather your invaluable feedback. This is your opportunity to help decide the future of our neighborhood!

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Announcements

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New Community Resources Page!

 

Find services from the community that can support you with anything from doula services to getting you GED!

Join the Mundo Gardens Email List!

Get updates and news on local events happening in your community!

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January 2025 Calendar

Green Corridor Project Community Survey:

Connecting Communities Bike Ride & Ramp Closure

National City Healthy Culturas Coalitions:
Food & Environmental Justice Advocacy


"Advocating for Food & Environmental Justice in National City!!

The National City Healthy Culturas Coalition is taking action to create a healthier, more equitable future for our community. From advocating for flood victims and pushing for long-term infrastructure improvements to opposing a polluting fuel transfer station in the overburdened Westside, we are committed to standing up for food and environmental justice. @mundogardens Mundo Gardens.

Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient National City.

#EnvironmentalJustice #FoodJustice #NationalCity #HealthyCulturas
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Defendiendo la Justicia Alimentaria y Ambiental en National City!

La Coalición Healthy Culturas de National City está tomando acción para crear un futuro más saludable y equitativo para nuestra comunidad. Desde abogar por las víctimas de inundaciones y proponer mejoras a la infraestructura a largo plazo, hasta oponerse a una estación de transferencia de combustible contaminante en el sobrecargado Westside, estamos comprometidos con la justicia alimentaria y ambiental.

Juntos, podemos construir una National City más fuerte y resiliente.

#JusticiaAmbiental #JusticiaAlimentaria #NationalCity #HealthyCulturas

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Saturday January 18th, 2025
Join Us At The Paradise Creek Family Garden!

A Message From Zayetzy...

"The garden is in the process of receiving several new additions. Yesterday, Woi Hiapsi began developing a peaceful sitting area. Come sit and revel in the stunning colors and tranquil sounds of nature. Mundo Gardens
Opened: mon, tues, thurs 2-5pm
weds 8-1
sat. 10-2"

A sight for all to see✨
Thank you to all the artists who are beautifying the
🌱National City & Southeast Green Corridor💐 @ojoamor @visionculturefoundation @mundogardens       @betty_bangs  #community  #healthyhoods #reconnectingcommunities #highways2boulevards #caltransdistrict11 #nationalcity #sandiego #southeast #artsandculture  #kumeyaayland  #nativeplants #flowers #streetart #publicart #aerosalart pc📸 @ladyearthchild

FREEWAY Fashion Show Recap 👗🛣️

We just made history by transforming the 805 into the runway for the first-ever FREEWAY Fashion Show! Every piece featured was upcycled for the good of the planet, proving that fashion and sustainability can go hand in hand. This has never been done before on this scale, and we’re so proud to have created a moment that highlights the power of unity and creativity. ♻️✨

This event wasn’t just about fashion—it was about bringing our community together. Through the incredible support of @mundogardens and the Green Corridor Project, we reclaimed space that’s often used to divide us, turning it into a platform for art, connection, and empowerment.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in this groundbreaking moment! We showed that highways don’t have to separate us—they can bring us together. Here’s to more events that push boundaries, uplift our community, and work towards a greener, more united future. 🌿❤️

set design @harleymaeproductions

videography: @xavier.raw

drone footage: @bsteppe

video editor and fashion designer : @bychriscarson

models: @producergyal @ricoricky93 @sultry_strawberry @emilypaigecarter @blkboxgallery @chvncho @mbs5._ @wolfg8ng @wh0_is_rj @carmelita.bomboncita @marvindachef @kajejones @espritreveurmac64 @zyan_hooks @lovekaybrand @kai.cliff

#bychriscarson #fashionshow #freewayfashion #fashionweek #upcycling #sandiego #upcycledfashion #streetwear #sustainability #MundoGardens #GreenCorridor #UnityThroughArt

Green Corridor Project: Connecting Communities Bike Ride
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Connecting Communities Bike Ride Recap 🚲🎨👗

Saturday, we made history by taking over the 805 for the Connecting Communities Bike Ride! What started as a freeway takeover back in 1971, turned into a celebration of community, creativity, and sustainability. From live art to a stunning upcycled fashion show, every moment highlighted our love for the planet and each other. 🌍💚

This ride wasn’t just about reclaiming the highway—it was about reclaiming space for the people. People of color, artists, and community leaders came together to uplift the Green Corridor Project, an initiative focused on giving land back to the community for art, connection, and healing. What once divided us now brought us together.

Thank you to everyone who joined in this powerful movement of art, fashion, and unity. Together, we’re building a future where the community thrives and our environment is protected. 🌿✨

videography: @xavier.raw

drone footage: @bsteppe

video edited : @bychriscarson

This event was made possible by @mundogardens@officialcaltranshq , @sdbikecoalition , @sandagregion , @ucprojectcdc , @visionculturefoundation and many more

Vibes were curated by @skreemnmeme #sholove djreo619

shoutout all the community based artists #redwarrior @visionculturefoundation @__justdesign @soloriofilm @thevitography @thehomegrownprojectsd @drlawana @muralsochoa @dentloktattooarts @ojoamor @mario_torero @sliim.92 @seeks619 @thehomegrownprojectsd @ral_christman @stan.rodriguez.1 @kbleux @515theset @cooper.alyce @reeloaded__ @billcaballeromusic @ricoycreative @rosydh74 @izzyguitar @blkboxgallery @guavajhelly @grioneers_inc @macedonioarteaga @luna_janice @danza_azteca_kuauhkoatl djreo619 @cantuamusic @matosebastian @thekwentothesis @junglevillagechief

Every Child Matters here at home🪶 and across the sea🍉. Historically and in current times we want to honor the voices of indigenous childrens’ lives impacted with suffering by systemic, destructive, and intentional harm.

National City & Southeast San Diego Green Corridor Project: Local Community Artists @ojoamor Starting the Beautification of The Green Corridor!

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Event Calendar

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Your Feedback Matters

 

We are eager to hear your thoughts and suggestions on how we can improve and further enrich our community. Please share your ideas with us through the feedback form below. Together, let's create an equitable and vibrant space that heals past inequities and promotes a strong community identity.

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Established in 2010, Mundo Gardens took root as a powerful community-led garden and social justice organization. Nuestra misión es animar y elevar a la comunídad utilizando nuestra cultura, y consientes de nuestra salud. The goal is to uplift the social determinants of health in our neighborhoods. We want to create positive outcomes through the radical power of our culture. Our approach is steeped in raw cultural experience, embracing the colorful history of our comunidad. We foster relationships with community artistas, local musicians, and revered community elders. Our approach is culturally responsive, inclusive, and empowering. By keeping the neighborhoods healthy and strong we will continue to plant the seeds of resilience, healing, art, nutrition, and love within our community.

April 2023, Kumeeyay Land

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Cultura

Nuestra historia es nuestro poder

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Comunidad

La raza unida jamás sera vencida

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Elevacíon

El amor y el arte superará

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