Mainstreet Farms Initiative of the Jacksonville Park Foundation

Mainstreet Farms Initiative of the Jacksonville Park Foundation Mainstreet Farms initiative is a community-based, transforming vacant lots in Jacksonville into micro-farms. in the community of Jacksonville, Illinois.

Mainstreet Farms initiative is a community-based, transforming vacant lots in Jacksonville, Illinois into micro-farms. Contact: [email protected]
Will you please contribute? Make out check to the Jacksonville Parks Foundation (include name, address, phone & email) and send to: Sean Meek/JPF Treasurer, MAAC Center, 225 S Clay Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650. http://townbrook.wordpress.com/donate/
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sonville Parks Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

A garden grows more than food — it grows connection.Every seed we plant together becomes a step toward self‑reliance, sh...
06/18/2026

A garden grows more than food — it grows connection.
Every seed we plant together becomes a step toward self‑reliance, shared purpose, and a community that knows how to take care of its own.

Here’s to learning, growing, and thriving side by side.
Sustainability starts right where we stand.

We were so happy to be able to share our garden with the Jacksonville Food Pantries.
06/17/2026

We were so happy to be able to share our garden with the Jacksonville Food Pantries.

A flower garden is proof that a little dirt and a lot of love can create miracles. 
06/16/2026

A flower garden is proof that a little dirt and a lot of love can create miracles.



Growing peace, one Sunday morning at a time. 🌸
06/14/2026

Growing peace, one Sunday morning at a time. 🌸

Today’s mowing adventure took an unexpected turn. As Aiden was cruising along, feeling productive, when suddenly—movemen...
06/04/2026

Today’s mowing adventure took an unexpected turn. As Aiden was cruising along, feeling productive, when suddenly—movement. He looked down and there’s a baby bird staring up at him like he just interrupted its entire life plan.
Aiden shut the mower off, relocated the tiny drama queen to safety, and resumed mowing…
10/10 would rescue again.

06/03/2026

Our baby chicks are big enough to start enjoying the summer days outside.

Our AmeriCorp Summer Vista, Brian, is proving that real change starts with soil and heart in the mission.
06/02/2026

Our AmeriCorp Summer Vista, Brian, is proving that real change starts with soil and heart in the mission.

“Earth laughs in Flowers”-Ralph Waldo Emerson
06/01/2026

“Earth laughs in Flowers”-Ralph Waldo Emerson

"School may be out, but learning never ends. May your next steps be as bright and amazing as your accomplishments so far...
05/26/2026

"School may be out, but learning never ends. May your next steps be as bright and amazing as your accomplishments so far!"

Happy Memorial Day
05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day

Address

C/o Sean Meek/Treasurer, Jacksonville Park Foundation, MAAC Center, 225 S Clay Avenue, Jacksonville
Jacksonville, IL
62650

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+12174735517

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