# Meet Emily Herra, 17-year-old who turned a trash-filled lot into a community garden; won $10,000 for climate work

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- Published: 2026-11-02T07:46:32+00:00
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Co-founder of Veggie Nuggets, Emily Herra, collaborated with a team to revitalize an abandoned plot into a vibrant community garden. Despite facing setbacks, such as a contractor's destruction of their work, the group demonstrated resilience and rebuilt their garden. Their dedication earned them the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, which aids future climate activism. Herra's initiative spotli

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