Nourishing through nature, creativity, and connection.

At Growing Wild, we believe in learning through doing, connecting through sharing, and healing through nature. Our programs are designed to nurture curiosity, community, and care—for all ages and all abilities.

Hands-On Garden Learning

  • Worm Composting 101
    Learn how red wigglers turn food scraps into rich soil—and get your hands in the bin.

  • Seed Starting & Propagation
    Kids (and adults!) will start their own mini gardens to take home—tiny beginnings with big lessons.

  • Seasonal Gardening 101
    Discover what to plant and when, based on local rhythms and seasonal cycles.

  • Garden Planning for Beginners
    Learn the basics of layout, crop rotation, and companion planting—without overwhelm.

Exploration & Discovery

  • Bug Hunt & Insect ID
    Explore the tiny ecosystem that thrives in a healthy garden—bees, beetles, moths, and more.

  • Edible & Medicinal Weeds
    Learn how to identify and harvest the wild food and medicine growing all around you.

  • Natural Dyeing with Plants
    Use flowers, vegetables, and herbs to dye fabric—every color a story from the garden.

Community Building

  • Gardening for Grandparents & Little Ones
    Accessible, joyful projects built for all ages to do together.

  • Seed Swaps & Story Circles
    Bring seeds, swap stories, and pass on traditions around growing, gathering, and sharing food.

  • Garden Bed Build Days
    Roll up your sleeves and help build something lasting. These are co-creation days—where volunteers shape the space together.

Community Programs

  • Field Trips

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  • Pen Pal Program

    An intergenerational program linking classrooms and elders through letters and a shared garden visit at growing wild.

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Building with the land, not just on it

we’re committed to creating a space that doesn’t just minimize environmental harm—but actively supports regeneration, education, and deep relationship with the land.

From how we collect water to how we compost food scraps, every element is designed to model sustainability in action. These aren’t just background systems—they’re part of the daily experience, woven into our workshops, play areas, and garden rhythms.

We’re also committed to working with the land we find—not clearing it to fit a design. If the property we secure has native trees or protected ecological features, our intention is to design around them. We see these elements not as obstacles, but as partners in the process—living reminders of why low-impact, land-centered design matters.

We’re building a space that teaches as it grows.

Sustainability in Action at Growing Wild:

  • Greywater reuse systems to irrigate garden beds using repurposed water from sinks and handwashing

  • Rain catchment systems to reduce reliance on municipal water and support drought-conscious practices

  • Permaculture-informed landscape design using native, edible, and medicinal plants to support ecological health

  • Pollinator gardens to create habitat for bees, butterflies, and other essential species

  • Worm composting systems that transform café and workshop food scraps into rich, regenerative soil

  • Sensory planting stations with herbs and textured plants to support biodiversity and inclusive learning

  • Green roofs on café and workshop buildings to insulate, reduce runoff, and provide pollinator habitat

  • Low-waste operational practices including reusable dishware, composting, and closed-loop systems

  • Community seed saving and native seed libraries to promote regional biodiversity and food sovereignty

  • Native tree and habitat protection — designing around existing ecological features to preserve the integrity of the land

At its core, Growing Wild will be a living model of regeneration—where families not only learn about sustainability,

but experience it firsthand.