2010 Networking and Learning Opportunities

NEW! Gardening Matters Calendar! -- Check for upcoming events and opportunities by Gardening Matters and other organizations. Also link to our Facebook page for announcements. And as always, get connected via COMGAR to the community gardening community.

How to Start a Community Garden Workshop --every third Thursday

Learn the necessary steps to starting a garden, get helpful worksheets and factsheets, learn about resources to help with setting up a new garden! CHECK LOCATIONS AND TIMES

Community Garden Learning Network Gathering -- Monthly

Monthly get-togethers of community gardeners (new and gold) to discuss timely topics, sharing the experience and talents of our community members! Evenings include a facilitated discussion with community gardener presenters. FREE Dates, Locations and Topics

This Learning Network was a strong recommendation from our Participant Advisory Meeting, Nov 2009 (below), as a way for community gardeners to learn about specific community garden topics and meet each other. Gardeners from existing and starting community gardens are encouraged to attend – all community gardeners are welcome!

Community Garden Spring Resource Fair -- Saturday, March 27, 2010

One full Saturday in March, this event features workshops and exhibits to help people find information and resources for improving their communities and enhancing their gardening skills. MORE DETAILS

Parade of Community Gardens -- NEXT: Saturday, August 21, 2010

Community gardens across the Twin Cities celebrate community gardening during a Saturday afternoon. This free event is a great opportunity to meet community gardeners in their garden and learn more about it. Take yourself on a tour or hang out at your neighborhood community garden. MORE INFORMATION about the upcoming Parade, how to register your community garden and learn about past parades!

Participant Advisory Meeting -- NEXT: Thursday, November 18, 2010

Gardening Matters is committed to supporting and strengthening community gardens, but in order for us to be truly effective in supporting these spaces we ask community gardeners to bring their experiences, perspectives, and ideas to this meeting. This is an opportunity for community gardeners to share your challenges and solutions and guide Gardening Matters' work in the coming year.

download discussion notes from 2009