Dolphin Heights Community Garden Work Day

4819 Silver Ave, Dallas, TX 75223

The greens are the stars at the Dolphin Heights Community Garden in East Dallas, which for almost 18 years has been championed by a woman affectionately known as the Mayor of Dolphin Heights. “I got that name actually from Mayor (Mike) Rawlings,” said Anna Hill, the longtime neighborhood association president. When she moved to the neighborhood in the mid-1980s there was “lots of criminal activity,” she said.  She and a couple of other residents eventually decided it was time to take back the neighborhood. They formed the Dolphin Heights Neighborhood Association with Hill as president.

Anna’s longtime friend, Willie, was instrumental in helping to create the Dolphin Heights Community Garden located next to Anna’s home. Together, they fed the neighborhood with fresh vegetables from spring through fall months.  Sadly, Willie passed away a few years ago and through volunteer efforts and donations Anna has built a memorial within the garden.

Our TIAA volunteers will help Anna Hill hoe, till, and rake the community garden to prepare for planting spring vegetables. Bring gloves, hat, and sunscreen. The effort required will be moderate.  Anna will provide tools. And do come to see Willie’s memorial!

Volunteers are asked to drive to the Dolphin Heights community and arrive by 9:00 am. Please register online for this event. You MUST register so we know how many volunteers to count on for this event.