Denver Urban Gardens
Niko Kirby is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in education, marketing, and community development. Currently serving as the Senior Director of Education and Engagement at Denver Urban Gardens since June 2020, Niko's previous roles include Director of Education Strategy and Engagement, and Director of Marketing and Communications in the same organization. Niko has also worked as a Freelance Designer and Marketing Strategist for Grow Digital Design, focusing on supporting solopreneurs and small businesses. Other notable positions include Shift Lead at Sofar Sounds, After-School Program Director at Girls Rock Denver, and Principal Cofounder at Denver Makes!, where Niko developed and executed creative workshops. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Communication Management, a Master of Arts in Adult Curriculum Design and Methodology, and a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature and Spanish Language and Literature, complemented by a Permaculture Design Certification.
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Denver Urban Gardens
DUG knows that in order to make lasting change, community needs to drive it. That’s why every one of our urban gardens and farms have been started and led by local residents. We currently steward 34 acres and maintain 200 gardens & 20 food forests across six counties in the Metro Denver Area. DUG gardeners grow food, but more than that, they grow community. We put down deep roots, providing resources, training, and support needed to establish enduring gardens and farms that become valuable assets to neighborhoods. We do all of this with respect for all people and the environment.