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Garden plots for rent, and gardening classes
For more information about the Community Gardening program or classes, email Sarah Mullin ([email protected]) or call 812-349-3704.
Summer Gardening Classes
- Th, May 14 at Butler Park Community Garden-Let's Propagate an Herb Garden. Register by May 12.
- Tu, June 16 at Butler Park Community Garden-Learn to Compost at Home. Register by June 7.
- W, Aug. 12 at Willie Streeter Comm Garden-Edible Perennial Gardening. Register by Aug. 10.
Pop-Up Gardening Classes
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Parks and Recreation's "Great Outdoors" Nature Programs
Find a list of nature programs being held in city parks.
Weekly Work & Learn Days at the Bloomington Community Orchard
General information about the Bloomington Community Orchard.
The Orchard is a public food forest for all to enjoy, and the harvest is available to everyone. We welcome volunteers to help us cultivate the Orchard, while developing their own hands-on skills. All are welcome, and no experience is needed. We provide the tools and show you what to do!
The Bloomington Community Orchard is located at 2120 S. Highland Ave. in Bloomington, across from the YMCA of Monroe County-Southeast.
- Spring (April-May): Sa, 1-4 p.m.
- Summer (June-Aug.): W, 5-8 p.m.
- Fall (Sept.-Nov.): Sa, 1-4 p.m.
Community Gardening Classes
Little Green Thumbs
Weekly gardening program for preschoolers.
Let's Propagate an Herb Garden
Th, May 14 at Butler Park Community Garden. Come with questions and leave with herbs!
Learn to Compost at Home
Tu, June 16 at Butler Park Community Garden. Build a worm composting bin for a small space.
Edible Perennial Gardening
W, Aug. 12 at Willie Streeter Comm Garden. Learn to establish strawberries, asparagus, rhubarb and more.