The garden is a special place in all seasons that gives young children, youth and teens an opportunity to interact, connect and foster a relationship with land and nature in the city through hands-on experiential learning. Here are some summer snapshots: Young children visited during Open Hours helping water plants, harvesting tomatoes, flowers, herbs, and planting seeds. They would also come back to visit their plants. Children who visited regularly as part of their prescho

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

The tulips, daffodils and crocuses are blooming, pollinators and bugs are waking up, and volunteers are back working in the garden!...