Sacred Places
The 6th Branch Johnston Square Farm
An urban farm stewarded by veterans, in a neighborhood with almost no green space.
WHERE
Baltimore, MD
SETTING
Community Farm
PARTNER INSTITUTION
The 6th Branch
Visit
Where it is
1310 Hillman St, Baltimore, MD
What happens here
The farm provides fresh produce, educational programs, and a sense of community, serving as a beacon of hope and resilience amid challenging circumstances.
HOW IT CAME TO BE
From serving the country to serving the block.
01
The Need
In the Johnston Square neighborhood of East Baltimore, access to parks, playgrounds, and green spaces is severely lacking.
02
The Vision
Founded in 2010 by military veterans, The Sixth Branch was born from a desire to move from serving their country to serving their local community. It has grown from a community service club into a significant force for change, stewarding more than 20 acres of green space and providing volunteer and technical support to community groups and schools, combining its values of service, partnership, equity, impact, and sustainability with the guidance of neighborhood leaders. A Sacred Place at the farm would be a sanctuary where people could find solace and rejuvenation amid the urban landscape, and reconnect with themselves, their neighbors, and the natural world.
03
The Transformation
Come back soon. [Placeholder per 19 Aug call.]
