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Support the Westbrae Commons Projects
“The gardens represent a work of love always in progress.”
--Berkeley City Councilwoman Linda Maio
The cluster of commons in the gardens, EcoHouse, and along the Ohlone Greenway exhibit make the Westbrae neighborhood a more livable, welcoming, and safe place. Residents, visitors, and passers-by are inspired daily by the plants, art, and commons.
A testament to the spirit of community, the commons are maintained by volunteers and neighbors. The members of Friends of Westbrae Commons make sure that the sculptures, murals, and other works of art, along with the eco-friendly technology demonstrations and a growing collection of native California plants, are well maintained for all to enjoy. To learn more about the projects and how to join and/or support the organization, visit the Westbrae Commons Projects Wiki.
Due to budget cuts, the City of Berkeley no longer underwrites items such as garbage removal, compost delivery, and the portable toilet. The garden plotholders have doubled their annual dues but still need help to cover these expenses. The precious assets in the projects require ongoing maintenance, repair, and replacement. You can help these vital neighborhood community projects continue to flourish and provide models for other cities and neighborhoods to adopt and emulate.
Contributions to Berkeley Partners for Parks, the longtime fiscal sponsor of the Westbrae Commons projects, are tax deductible, as provided by law.
To donate securely online, click on the "Donate Now" button below, and then on the "Donate Now" button on the page that follows. Follow the prompts. Where the word "Designation" appears, enter "Karl Linn" or "Westbrae Commons." You must have "Cookies" enabled in your web browser to donate online.
You may also send a check made out to Berkeley Partners for Parks, the longtime fiscal sponsor of the Westbrae Commons projects. Write "Karl Linn" or "Westbrae Commons" in the memo field.
Mail it to:
Berkeley Partners for Parks
2329 Webster Street
Berkeley, CA 94705
Thank you for supporting Karl's vision of neighborhood commons.