Dear Urban Farming Initiative Community,

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Spring is just around the corner, and we’re eager to get our hands in the dirt and connect with our community. Whether you’re looking to volunteer, learn, or just spend time with others who care about food and wellness, we have plenty of opportunities for you this March.

Throughout March, we will take steady steps each week to prepare our garden space, ensuring it thrives in the months ahead. Our garden coordinators are thrilled to have both creative freedom and the invaluable support and feedback from our community. Together, we will design a garden that not only provides fresh, nutritious food but also serves as a resource for learning and connection.

Weekly Garden Volunteer Opportunities

Join us for our Weekly Garden Volunteer Shifts at our Walnut Hills garden sites. Tasks will vary each week, including planting, weeding, garden planning, and general maintenance.

Here’s where you can lend a hand:

- Saturdays | Taft Garden (950 William Howard Taft) | 9 AM - 12 PM

- Sundays | St. James Garden (2317 St. James) | 9 AM - 12 PM

- Thursdays | Melrose Garden (2647 Melrose) | 9 AM - 11 AM

- Fridays | Beecher Garden (811 Beecher Street) | 10 AM - 12 PM

- Fridays | May St. Garden (2704 May St.) | 9 AM - 11 AM

March Volunteer and Education Opportunities

Additional information for sign up and locations will be provided on our Instagram.

March Herbal Events

We are especially grateful to garden expert Meghan Henshaw, founder of Ocotillo Herbals, for her ongoing dedication to the Urban Farming Initiative and Walnut Hills Gardens. With her deep knowledge of herbalism and her history with these gardens, she will guide us in using homegrown herbs to create nourishing teas and explore the benefits of herbal remedies.

Visit Ocotillo here.

None of this would be possible without the incredible support of the Walnut Hills and Cincinnati communities. Your involvement, enthusiasm, and commitment make these efforts meaningful and impactful. Thank you for showing up, lending a hand, and helping us cultivate a space that nourishes both body and spirit.

Get Involved

We’d love to see you at an event this month! Have questions? Want to volunteer? Click below to sign up or reach out. And don’t forget to follow us on Instagram to stay updated.

Volunteer with Us: Sign Up Here

Looking forward to a season of growth and connection!

The Urban Farming Initiative