Growing Food, Growing Community

Blackwater Rising brings people together to grow fresh, nutritious food and share it with neighbors who need it most. Through community gardens across Cambridge, MD, we’re helping our town eat well—and having fun along the way. From the soil up, our work is about more than food—it’s about connection, care, and community.

Our mission is inspired by the long-standing spirit of determination that defines Cambridge. Rooted in resilience, we honor the legacy of local changemakers by growing something new: stronger relationships, greater food access, and a healthier, more joyful place to call home.