The local music scene in south Florida has it's peaks and troughs. One night you'll see a hundred kids at a show, and then next month there will only be 5 people. I've been going to local shows with my friends since the 8th grade, and sadly I've seen a lot (I might even be able to say "all") of them disconnect from local music.

In the area, there really is nothing to do. constantly you'll see teenagers, and even children as young as 10 walking the streets and just basicly getting into trouble. Drugs, alcohol, and violence are constantly seen on every street corner. The adults and authority in the area complain about the problem, yet give no solution. If you have no car, your limited to going to see an overpriced movie, or going to the walmart or target. If you do have a car, your expected to drive anywhere from a half hour to an hour an a half to find something fun to do.

Goals: -Find an unused plot in a low-income urban environment and transform it by planting a healthy diverse garden, where the food grown can be sold for almost nearly free to community members. -Provide youth the opportunity to grow and harvest their own plot and/or have a designated area for creating a mural on the surrounding walls that will promote social justice, peace, and/or cultural understanding. -Providing an encouraging, positive, and creating environment for youth and staff. -Providing teachers and staff with materials/resources necessary to successfully educate their students