Mayor Kerry Thomson

Page last updated on August 14, 2026 at 1:19 pm

Garden plots for rent, and gardening classes

For more information about the Community Gardening program or classes, email Sarah Mullin ([email protected]) or call 812-349-3704.

Fall Gardening Classes

  • Th, Sept. 10 at Willie Streeter Community Gardens-Simple Seed Saving for Vegetables. Register by Sept. 8.
  • M, Oct. 5 at Allison-Jukebox Community Center-Sharpening and Maintaining Garden Tools. Register by Oct. 1.
  • Sa, Oct. 24 at Willie Streeter Community Gardens-Garlic in Your Garden. Register by Oct. 22.

Pop-Up Gardening Classes

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Garden Plot Rental and Registration

Garden plot rentals are closed for the 2026 season. 

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Parks and Recreation's "Great Outdoors" Nature Programs

Find a list of nature programs being held in city parks.

Weekly Work & Learn Days at the Bloomington Community Orchard

General information about the Bloomington Community Orchard.

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 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.

  • Spring (April-May): Sa, 1-4 p.m.
  • Summer (June-Aug.): W, 5-8 p.m.
  • Fall (Sept.-Nov.): Sa, 1-4 p.m.