A goal of El Jardin del Paraiso is to be a model eco park teaching Sustainabilty and Earth Stewardship. We will include permaculture principles, diverse habitats, stormwater resource usage and water purification, soil restoration, renewable energy, preservation of endangered plants, seed saving, cold climate growing techniques, and composting.

This garden has recently undergone major renovation. It received a  planning grant from GreenAcre for a complete rehabilitation. A landscape architect was hired to redesign the plot and the park has since received an additional GreenAcre grant to implement the plan.

Below: picnic bench in a grassy pathway

Numerous awards and achievements have been bestowed upon El Jardin del Paraiso, including The National Wildlife Award, Molly Parnis Dress Up Your Neighborhood Award and a Youth Garden Grant from the National Gardening Association for the Children's Garden. Cultural events have included a sculpture exhibition, mask making, children's films, jazz concerts, puppet making and performances, bicycle workshops, Halloween, Festival of Lights, the Holy Cross Festival, Fathers' and Mothers' Day celebrations, and a cook off.