Open Times are scheduled sessions at our Community Green Spaces that include FREE staff-led activities for children, families, neighbors, volunteers, and anyone who wants to drop by. Open Times are a chance for visitors of all ages to experience the garden through a variety of activities, such as cooking, art, and maintenance. Anyone who comes to lend a hand is welcome to take home some garden goodies as part of our “you help, you harvest” policy. Open Times occur four days a week between April and October and are rain or shine as long as there is no inclement weather, including heavy rain or temperatures over 100 degrees. No RSVP required for groups of five or fewer.
Located on a residential street in Shaw, Marion is home to a number of free activities, such as Open Time programming with local children, low-cost field trips, and community celebrations. Participants at Marion regularly help out with small produce donations to Bread for the City. This space is always open and, similar to all of our gardens, has a “you help, you harvest” policy.