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Growing a Garden of Access, Opportunity and Healing: The Voices of Eugene’s Community Gardens

Eleanor Gordon

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This abstract poetically describes the Willamette River as central to the community of Eugene, defining its development and serving as a place for people to gather, reflect, and connect with nature. It emphasizes the importance of oral history and community engagement, including working in community gardens, as a common good. The river is portrayed as a collective memory, reflecting its historical and current significance to people.