Labs Applauds $81,200 DCNR Grant for Perkasie Community Garden Project

March 10, 2026

HARRISBURG, PA — Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) announced Perkasie Borough has been awarded an $81,200 grant through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program to support the acquisition of land for a permanent community garden.

The funding will be used toward the purchase of approximately 0.35 acres in Perkasie Borough for a community garden.

The property, located at the corner of North 5th Street and Shadywood Drive, is the last remaining High Priority Open Space parcel identified in the borough’s Open Space Plan.

“This grant will help Perkasie Borough secure open space and preserve a valued community garden for years to come,” said Labs. “Making this a permanent addition to the borough’s park system will expand access to green space and continue serving residents who rely on it.”

The land has been used as a community garden since 2007, and borough officials have received approval from the current owner to acquire the property.

The project aligns with the goals of the Community Conservation Partnerships Program, which supports park development, open space protection and community recreation initiatives across Pennsylvania.

Representative Shelby Labs
143rd Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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