For the past several years, once a month in the summer, the Growing Center has come alive with the spoken word. Poetry in the Garden "open mic" sessions have drawn visitors young and old, some completely new to the space and some who have been attending events for years. The most recent iteration, under the leadership of local poet Aparna Paul, has involved a different theme for each month - but the themes connect across the season.

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...

UMass Boston PhD student Averie St. Germain is collecting data on arthropod communities in urban areas like the Growing Center.

Introducing our 2025 summer intern, Emily Howley!

My name is Siobhan O’Reilly, and I’m a doctoral student in occupational therapy at Tufts University. I’m passionate about spending time...