
Buying Local in Rutherford County
Community Gardening in Rutherford County
Resource Title | Resource Description |
Ruff’ton Roots | “Ruff’ton Roots is a gathering of community volunteers coming together to grow quality produce for our neighbors. We grow all crops together as a team, with community service at the heart of our organization. The goals of our project are to unite the community under a common, generous purpose; create public space to teach and learn gardening methods; offer opportunity to be a part of shaping our town’s future; foster community leadership, and to lend a hand to our citizens in need.” |
Grahamtown Team Community Garden | “The GTeam works with community partners such as RHI Legacy, Rutherford County Schools and students to plant, grow and harvest fresh organic fruits and vegetables. In 2019, the Grahamtown offered the Grahamtown community individual garden plots that they could have in their own yards in an effort to get children and families to begin growing healthy produce in their own yard.” |
NC Cooperative Extension Community Gardening Resources | Rutherford County Community Garden Site How to Organize a Community Garden Food Safety for School & Community Gardens Collard Greens and Common Ground: A North Carolina Community Food Gardening Handbook Creating a Community Garden on a Vacant Lot North Carolina Community Garden Partners Garden Directory |
Getting Active in Rutherford County
Resource Title | Resource Description |
Rutherfordton Trails | Find brochures and maps for the Gold Mile, Purple Martin Greenway, Kid’s Safari, and Historic Walking Tour trails in Rutherfordton. |
Thermal Belt Rail Trail | 13.58 miles of paved greenway through Rutherfordton, Spindale, and Forest City. |
Rutherford Outdoor Coalition | Explore a database of all the county’s trails, including hiking trails, multi-use greenways, and paddling trails. |
Rutherfordton Parks | View all Town of Rutherford parks on a map, including addresses and descriptions of each park. |
Spindale Parks and Recreation | Find exercise, outdoor play, and sport facilities in Spindale. |
Town of Forest City Parks and Recreation Facilities | Explore Parks, exercise facilities, and green spaces in Forest City. |
Town of Lake Lure Parks and Trails | Find information about the 10+ parks and recreation spaces in the Town of Lake Lure. |