Grow and Gather: Free Hands-On Garden Workshops

Grow and Gather: Free Hands-On Garden Workshops takes place on October 9, 2026, at West Berkeley Family Wellness Center in Berkeley. This is part of a year-long series held every second Friday of the month.

What to Expect

Each month, attendees will observe the garden’s progress and engage in hands-on activities such as planting, weeding, soil amendment, watering, sweeping, sowing, harvesting, and composting. The series aims to teach participants how to be thoughtful caretakers of nature in an urban environment while bringing a garden to life. All necessary tools are provided.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is open to everyone, regardless of experience level. Just bring your curiosity and willingness to learn and contribute to building a thriving community garden with edible plants and pollinator-friendly flowers.

Practical Information

The workshop is free to attend, lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes, and is conducted in-person outdoors. Free parking is available.