Siempre Verde Garden is a natural space that provides sustainable living and educational resources the strengthen and create intergenerational connection in the LES community. The garden is inclusive as possible- work can take other forms besides physical labor. The garden is open to people of all ages. The garden is beginning to collect food scraps from members and build a compost system, in hopes of expanding collection to neighboring schools and the surrounding community. 2013 Winner of First-Ever Manhattan Community Scale Composting Contest.