Lizi Bennett and Matt Challes got engaged at the Growing Center in 2025.

This spring the Growing Center hosted twelve field field trips for students ages 3-17 from Somerville High School, local preschools, area elementary schools and scout groups.

The Growing Center's Children in Nature Initiative is based on partnerships. These partnerships support and create opportunities for kids and youth to spend time outdoors playing and learning in city green spaces like the Growing Center. Here's an update from what went on with our Children in Nature Initiative this winter!

Thanks to everyone who showed up to the Maple Boil on March 7! Written by Julia Halm, Volunteer Maple Boil Coordinator

Partners like EarthWise Aware hold regular sessions for learning about the connections between the plants, insects and other creatures. They also train volunteers as part of a regional biodiversity participatory science project that includes the Growing Center.

With the Gathering of the Fairies event around the corner (it's Saturday, September 6), we're in the midst of a lot of prep! This annual...