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!
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!
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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 |