MSWCD Urban Greens
URBAN GREENS CONTINUES TO GROW!

Our sites now include Restoration Park, Brighton Grows (Veterans Garden), Zanesville Community High School, Maple-Harding, and Marshall Greens (which we’re expanding to an acre and a half). We’re also adding a Youth Garden at the Brighton Grows site! We have partnered with the South Zanesville Food Pantry to grow food to the specific wants and needs of those who utilize this pantry. We will be providing educational programming throughout the Spring and Summer on how to prepare the produce they are receiving as well as information on how to start personal gardens. We have gathered an amazing group of volunteers with a variety of skills who are eager to participate in the success of the community gardens this season! But more volunteers are always needed and welcome!

Urban Greens Garden Olympics

Join us from the beginning of May until the end of October!

We hope to encourage the community to join us in growing food this year as we continue to address food insecurity in this area! Helping in our gardens has many benefits for both the individual and the community. Exploring gardening can inspire individuals to grow their own food and even to eat healthier foods by exposing them to new fruits and vegetables. In addition to the physical health benefits, working in the garden can also positively impact your mental health. Last year, Urban Greens was able to grow and donate just over 18,000lbs of produce to local food pantries, hot food services, Muskingum County Center for Seniors, Veterans, and community members in need! We need your help to maximize our impact in Muskingum County. Participation in the 2024 Garden Olympics is an exciting, innovative way to give back to your community and provide some much needed assistance in our community gardens. Simply register a “team” (consisting of at least 4 volunteers) and indicate how often your team will volunteer (i.e. once a month) throughout the season. Volunteers will clean-up, plant, harvest, and compete in events throughout the season. The competition will operate on a point system which will be tracked on our website and social media in the form of a “Leader Board” and three winners will be selected at the end of the competition. Join us in building healthier futures!

MSWCD Urban Greens Volunteers

MSWCD is currently seeking volunteers for our Maple-Harding, Marshall Greens, and Brighton Grows Locations


2024 Urban Greens Events

Date About
March 20-22
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wire Fence Installation Demonstration
Wed. 3/20: Layout and Corner Post Bracing
Thurs. 3/21: Setting Posts and Gates
Fri. 3/22: Stretching and Securing Fence
Cost: No charge, but please consider registering using the link provided below.
Register
April 9
Tri-County Envirothon at Taft Reserve South
April 16
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Central State University-Beginning Farmer: Spring Growing Series
(Bring a lawn chair to: Brighton Grows Community Garden, corner of Cliffwood Ave. and Baker St.)
Topic: Crop Planning
Cost: No charge, but please consider registering via the link provided below.
April 19-20
Small Farms, Small Tractors Demo Days at Marshall Greens
(Follow MSWCD and Urban Greens social media for more details)
April 23
6:00PM - 8:00 PM
Central State University-Beginning Farmer: Spring Growing Series
Bring a lawn chair to: Brighton Grows Community Garden, corner of Cliffwood Ave. and Baker St.)

Topic: Seed Starting and Seedling Care
Cost: No charge, but please consider registering via the link provided below.
April 24
Area 3 Envirothon at Glenford Fort Preserve
April 27
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Global Youth Service Day
Brighton Grows (604 Baker St.) Youth will be assigned a task to complete depending on what the garden needs at the time of the event. (Planting, Weeding, Garden Clean-Up).
April 29
5:30 PM
Garden to Table: Dinner at Restoration Park
Spaghetti (and spaghetti squash) + Marinara
(252 Muskingum Avenue)
April 30
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Central State University-Beginning Farmer: Spring Growing Series
(Bring a lawn chair to: Brighton Grows Community Garden, corner of Cliffwood Ave. and Baker St.)
Topic: Site and Bed Preparation
Cost: No charge, but please consider registering via the link provided below.
May 14
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Central State University-Beginning Farmer: Spring Growing Series
(Bring a lawn chair to: Brighton Grows Community Garden, corner of Cliffwood Ave. and Baker St.)
Topic: Irrigation Design and Installation
Cost: No charge, but please consider registering via the link provided below.
May 21
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Central State University-Beginning Farmer: Spring Growing Series
(Bring a lawn chair to: Brighton Grows Community Garden, corner of Cliffwood Ave. and Baker St.)
Topic: Transplanting and Trellising
Cost: No charge, but please consider registering via the link provided below.
May 25
9:00 AM 12:30 PM
Garden to Table:
Salad + Vinaigrette at the Zanesville Farmers Market
Garden Tour at Maple-Harding following the market
May 28
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Central State University-Beginning Farmer: Spring Growing Series
(Bring a lawn chair to: Brighton Grows Community Garden, corner of Cliffwood Ave. and Baker St.)
Topic: Introduction to Beekeeping
Cost: No charge, but please consider registering via the link provided below.
June 11-July 23
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Save the dates for Summer Growing Series

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