On Tuesday, April 22, Diana Lemon and Lauren Green, co-founders of the Ossining Community Garden of Dreams Legacy Center (OCGDLC), hosted a tour of their newly acquired 2.9-acre property at 50 Spring Valley Road in Ossining. This land will soon become the home of a transformative community garden and wellness hub.
The occasion marked an exciting new chapter for the organization, which was created in honor of Dream Ioni Shepherd—Diana Lemon’s late daughter. Dream’s love for botany and advocacy work continues to inspire this mission rooted in community, growth, and healing.
“We’re filled with gratitude and joy,” said Lemon. “This was a vision Dream and I spoke about often. I know she’s smiling down on this accomplishment—it’s everything we hoped for and more.”
Guests enjoyed speeches of gratitude and support from Lemon and Green; a breakfast gathering; a guided walk through the property; and an opportunity to connect with the founders’ vision of creating a space centered on education, food justice, wellness, and youth & adult programming.
For more information on OCGDLC, visit the website at www.OCGDLC.org
“This garden is such a fitting legacy for Dream Shepherd and her too short but incredibly impactful life. Dream cared so much for others and was all about paying it forward, which is what this garden will do for our community. May the seeds of hope we plant here bloom and grow forever, nourished by the rays of the sun and Dream’s love showering down on us from Heaven,” stated AssemblyMember Dana Levenberg.
