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!
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 is currently seeking volunteers for our Maple-Harding, Marshall Greens, and Brighton Grows Locations
2024 Urban Greens Events
| Date | About |
|---|---|
| August 6
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Central State University – Beginning Farmer: Fall Growing Series (Bring a lawn chair to: Brighton Grows Community Garden, corner of Cliffwood Ave. and Baker St.) Topic: Plant Care and Pest Management Cost: No charge, but please consider registering via the link provided below. |
| August 10
6:30 PM | Movies in the Park at Restoration Park (Bring some chairs and/or blankets and join us for the viewing of E.T. starting at dusk. Activities begin at 6:30 PM) |
| August 13
6:00 PM -8:00 PM | Central State University – Beginning Farmer: Fall Growing Series (Farm Visits – Foodworks Alliance – 2725 Pinkerton Lane, Zanesville) Topic: Food Preservation and Value Added Products Cost: No charge, but please consider registering via the link provided below. |
| August 20
6:00PM -8:00 PM | Central State University-Beginning Farmer: Fall Growing Series (Bring a lawn chair to: Brighton Grows Community Garden, corner of Cliffwood Ave. and Baker St.) Topic: Soil Testing, Nutrient Management and Cover Crops Cost: No charge, but please consider registering via the link provided below. |
| September 3
6:00PM – 8:00 PM | Central State University – Beginning Farmer: Fall Growing Series (Farm Visits – Whatever’s Clever Farm – (SR60, just before or after Carlton Dr., Dresden) Topic: Season Extension and High Tunnels Cost: No charge, but please consider registering via the link provided below. |
| September 10
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Central State University-Beginning Farmer: Fall Growing Series (Bring a lawn chair to: Brighton Grows Community Garden, corner of Cliffwood Ave. and Baker St.) Topic: Using Farm Records for Future Planning Cost: No charge, but please consider registering via the link provided below. |
| September 17
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Central State University – Beginning Farmer: Fall Growing Series (Farm Visits – Rose Hill Farm – (7680 Rose Hill Rd., Roseville) Topic: Regenerative Agriculture Cost: No charge, but please consider registering via the link provided below. |
| October 26
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Harvest Party to celebrate our volunteers! (Marshall Greens Garden – 3405 Licking Lane) |
| AUGUST-OCTOBER
| Watch our Social Media sites for continued opportunities to volunteer in the gardens 😊 |