The Garden of Etna was established in 2011 through a partnership with the Glenshaw Presbyterian Church/Calvert Memorial Presbyterian Church, with grant funding that the Borough received from the Allegheny County Health Department. The grant established dual functions of the garden by providing residential garden growing access to residents in Etna, as well as four large garden beds that are used solely to provide fresh vegetables to the Bread of Life Food Pantry in Etna. This garden is managed by an incredible group of volunteers under the leadership of Tom Quigley, Garden Coordinator. Tom had approached the Borough those many years ago with the idea of establishing this garden to help the Bread of Life Food Pantry located at the Calvert Church. Since the establishment of the Garden, this group has continued to “grow” the gardens capabilities through partnerships with the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy that brought the addition of berry plants, and the rehabilitation of existing assets. Other partnerships have also assisted in the expansion of the Garden including the addition of the Garden of Etna Gazebo through Eagle Scout Joe Lennon in 2015. Through the establishment of the Triboro with our neighbors in Millvale and Sharpsburg, Etna was able to add a solarized carport complete with two electric car charging stations, free to anyone wishing to charge their car. In partnership with the Food Champions from the Etna Community Organization (ECO), the garden continues to expand, providing cooking classes, container gardening and small event hosting.