We Grow Food Events
We Grow Food hosts regular hands-on events at schools and non-profit community locations throughout the growing season. These programs support our Edible Garden Project and help communities learn, grow, and connect through food.
We also host occasional community events, including our upcoming FREE March Break event.
Select the buttons below to learn more about the Edible Garden Project or to book your spot at an upcoming event.
Host a Garden
Hosting a We Grow Food garden offers schools and community organizations more than just a growing space, it includes educational and planting events throughout the growing season. These hands-on sessions support students, staff, and community members in learning how to plant, care for, and harvest food, while fostering connection, food literacy, and long-term garden success.
Volunteer
Volunteering with We Grow Food means taking part in hands-on events throughout the growing season. Volunteers can join planting days, teaching sessions, community events, and volunteer training opportunities that build skills and confidence. Whether you’re new to gardening or looking to get more involved, our events offer a welcoming way to learn, contribute, and connect.
Past Events
March Break Event
Seedling & Sprouting Workshop
On March 20, 2026, We Grow Food hosted a free, hands-on March Break family event at the Heydenshore Pavilion in Whitby. This interactive workshop gave families and children the opportunity to explore the basics of sprouting and starting spring seedlings using both soil and soilless methods. Participants learned together, got their hands dirty, and took home planting kits that included wicking pots, seeds, potting soil, and easy-to-follow instructions so they could continue growing at home.
During the event, participants:
• Created seed starters using take-home wicking pots
• Learned seed sprouting techniques using both soil and soilless methods
• Received simple tips for successful indoor spring growing
• Took home FREE planting kits to continue their gardening journey
The event welcomed hundreds of community members and provided a fun, engaging way for families to celebrate March Break while learning practical gardening and food-growing skills together.
Please note that photographs and videos were taken during this event for use by We Grow Food in promotional materials, on our website, and on social media.