Gardening Events

Holy Cross offers free, public, community-wide educational programs related to sustainable gardening and food literacy and nutrition. You do not have to be a Holy Cross Health community gardener or a Holy Cross Health volunteer to participate in events.

To register for an event or for more information, email Avery Cross, Food Security Initiatives Program Coordinator at avery.cross@holycrosshealth.org.

• Events are open to the public at no cost
• Event topics may include:
  • Seasonal garden activities (planting, weeding, harvesting, etc.)
  • Organic pest management
  • Nutrition, food demonstrations, and samples featuring health-focused recipes and foods typically given out at distributions, such as canned goods
  • Composting and soil health
  • Seed starting and greenhouse use
  • Wellness and community-building activities
  • Container growing and growing in a small space
• Sessions are hands-on and offer chances to ask questions, learn new skills, and meet other gardeners and community members. These events help us strengthen community relationships and support gardening and eating sustainably.

2026 Gardening Events Calendar