Nonprofit • Redondo Beach, California

We grow shared seeds: urban gardens, fresh produce connections, and community food security.

CHIA SEED LEARNING CENTER is an independent nonprofit focused on environment & community food security in Redondo Beach. We cultivate urban gardens, connect local produce, and support healthy meals for low-income households. We do not operate formal schools; our focus is community development, environment, and food security.

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Vision

A green – healthy – sustainable community where everyone can access fresh, nutritious food and cherish coastal soil, water, and biodiversity.

Goals & Social Impact

  • Strengthen food security: reduce shortages of fresh produce for households in need along the coast.
  • Restore urban green spaces: turn idle lots, church yards, and backyards into small organic gardens.
  • Connect the community: build a network for produce sharing, seeds, and sustainable gardening skills.
  • Cut food waste: promote home composting and redistribution of eligible fresh foods.

Key Programs

Coastal Community Gardens

Design and run gardens at community sites; provide seeds, supplies, and season-based watering & harvest plans.

Weekly Produce Share

Receive and distribute fresh produce from partner farms and community gardens to households needing support.

Composting & Organics Reduction

Guide households and sites to set up compost bins; convert organics into garden fertilizer.

Volunteer Network

Garden workdays, harvesting, and packing; opportunities for local businesses to join community service days.

Who We Serve

Upcoming Event — Coastal Garden & Seed Share Day 2025

Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025 • Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (3 hours) • Location: Alta Vista Community Garden, Redondo Beach, CA

TimeActivity
9:00 – 9:15Check-in, welcome, and garden walk-through
9:15 – 10:00Talk: “Coastal gardening — salt-tolerant varieties & wind protection techniques”
10:00 – 10:45Hands-on workshop: seed starting, container planting, and home composting basics
10:45 – 11:30Community seed & seedling share; meet-and-connect
11:30 – 12:00“Harvest for Community” — pack produce/seedlings for nearby households in need & closing
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How to Get Involved

  • Ongoing volunteering: garden care, harvest, packing & delivery.
  • In-kind supplies: seeds, soil, trays, compost bins, garden tools.
  • Business partners: community service days, project sponsorships, CSR.
  • Donations: help fund weekly produce share operations.
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