LETICIA HERNANDEZ

Leticia Hernandez is the founder of the Natividad Creek Park Community Garden, located in the very Salinas neighborhood she was born and grew up in. It’s been five years since Leticia gained the trust and permission of the City of Salinas to begin building her garden with help of family and neighbors. Since day one, its doors have been open 24/7 to anybody and everybody interested in harvesting or contributing to the garden. Today, Leticia has forged many fruitful partnerships with local community organizations. Together, they’re creating programs for youth and families across the county that help educate, nourish, bring together, and vitalize the community. Make you visit to the Natividad Creek Park Community Garden today — Located at 1395 Nogal Dr, Salinas, CA 93905 — and help promote a more health-conscious 831 by spreading the word!