

Earthwise Aware at the Growing Center
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.


Ethical Foraging: A Guide!
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...


Arthropods in the City: A Research Project!
UMass Boston PhD student Averie St. Germain is collecting data on arthropod communities in urban areas like the Growing Center.


Meet Our New Summer Intern, Emily!
Introducing our 2025 summer intern, Emily Howley!


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


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


Fall/Winter 2024 Playgroup Reflections
Fall 2024 playgroups were a huge hit, with as many as 35 attendees on Nov. 5! Children and families loved exploring the garden in the fall.


The Magic of Anthotype
A Conversation with Mary Kocal In 2024, as part of our 30th Anniversary celebrations, the Friends of the Community Growing Center...


In Memory of Liza Kitchell: Volunteer, Musician & Friend
Scroll through the slideshow below for a glimpse into the magic that Liza brought to the Growing Center through her artistic talents and...


Older Adults & Community Gardening:
Fostering Elder-Friendly Spaces Hello, my name is Sydney Gill, and I am a recent graduate from the Department of Occupational Therapy at...








































