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The Community Gardening Program offers gardening classes and garden plots for rent
For more information about the Community Gardening program or classes, send an email to Sarah Mullin or call 812-349-3704.
Pop-Up Gardening Classes
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Parks and Recreation's "Great Outdoors" Nature Programs
Find a list of nature programs being held in city parks.
Join the Bloomington Community Orchard for free weekly Work & Learn Days
The Orchard is a public food forest for all to enjoy, and the harvest is available to everyone. We welcome volunteers to help us cultivate the Orchard, while developing their own hands-on orcharding skills. All are welcome, and no experience is needed. We provide the tools and show you what to do!
The Bloomington Community Orchard is located at 2120 S. Highland Ave. in Bloomington, across from the YMCA of Monroe County-Southeast.
- June-August: Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m.
- September-November: Saturdays, 1-4 p.m.
Find general information about the Bloomington Community Orchard.
Community Gardening Classes
Exploring Mindfulness in the Garden
Be more present when tending your garden.
Citizen Science in the Community Gardens: iNaturalist Training
Use iNaturalist to contribute valuable climate change data.
Let's Start Composting!
Build a worm composting bin to take home.
Native Plants & Their Uses
Identify native plants at Rogers Family Park used for food, medicine, and fiber.
Throw & Grow Seed Bombs
Meet at Miller-Showers Park to make balls of clay, compost, and wildflower seeds.
Watercolor with Natural Dyes
Make watercolor from natural pigments and paint your own masterpiece.