The Springfield-based Gardening the Community group on Saturday held a volunteer impact day, as they worked to clean up two vacant lots at 200 and 206 Walnut St.

Land was acquired by the group to develop into a community garden. A solid number of volunteers showed to clear old brush and tree limbs that have accumulated over time, as well as a small office once used for a car lot on one of the parcels of land.

According to information on their website,the group operates a training program created for youth around the Mason Square neighborhood and beyond, which they learn to grow fruits and vegetables.

Based in the Springfield Technical Community College Technology Park, the group grows thousands of pounds of organic produce on formerly abandoned lots.