Urban Greens

07/15/2026

Final Reminder to follow Muskingum Soil & Water Conservation District for all Urban Greens and MSWCD updates!

We’re making a change to where we share our program updates.

Moving forward, all Urban Greens posts, events, and updates will be shared through the Muskingum Soil & Water Conservation District page and our Instagram page.

To make this transition easier, we’ve created a flyer with QR codes so you can quickly follow both pages and continue receiving updates about educational events, volunteer opportunities, and what’s growing in our spaces.

Please note: this Urban Greens page will not be deleted immediately. We will be posting a few reminder posts over the next several weeks to give everyone time to follow the Soil & Water page before this page is eventually phased out.

We don’t want anyone to miss updates, so please follow the Soil & Water page now to stay connected.

Thank you for your continued support of our gardens and community growing spaces!

07/01/2026

Our event has been moved to James Singer Activity Center (831 Mathews St) for this afternoon due to the heat. We hope to see you there for hands on learning, activities, and refreshments!

06/30/2026

We’re making a change to where we share our program updates.

Moving forward, all Urban Greens posts, events, and updates will be shared through the Muskingum Soil & Water Conservation District page and our Instagram page.

To make this transition easier, we’ve created a flyer with QR codes so you can quickly follow both pages and continue receiving updates about educational events, volunteer opportunities, and what’s growing in our spaces.

Please note: this Urban Greens page will not be deleted immediately. We will be posting a few reminder posts over the next several weeks to give everyone time to follow the Soil & Water page before this page is eventually phased out.

We don’t want anyone to miss updates, so please follow the Soil & Water page now to stay connected.

Thank you for your continued support of our gardens and community growing spaces!

06/29/2026

We are currently looking for 10-12 volunteers aged 16 and up to work this year's Earth Camp!

🌎If you are interested, please contact Haley Shaw at [email protected]

Registration is still open until June 30th, unless we reach 100 participants.
🔗: https://www.muskingumswcd.org/Events/Earth-Camp/

06/22/2026

We had a wonderful time at the Civic League teaching students about soil erosion and water runoff! Through our erosion simulator activity, students were able to see firsthand how rainwater can move soil, cause erosion, and carry pollutants into our waterways. They also learned how vegetation and ground cover help protect our soil and keep our water clean.

Students also planted lavender seeds to take home and grow, giving them the opportunity to continue learning about plants and pollinators at home.

A special thank you to the JW & MH Straker Charitable Foundation for making this opportunity possible through their mini grant program. Their support funded the soil erosion activity materials and flowerpots, helping us provide these hands-on educational experiences for local students.

06/15/2026

Thank you to Bimbo QSR Bimbo Bakeries USA for donating buns to our Brighton Grows Event Series!

Their support helps us bring community members together in our gardens to learn about sustainable agriculture and connect with neighbors. Donations like this make it possible for us to provide meals and create meaningful experiences for families throughout the season.

Thank you for investing in our community and supporting the Brighton Grows Event Series!

06/12/2026

Share Your ATV Tour Feedback!

Please take a moment to complete the survey by scanning the QR code or clicking this link:

https://www.muskingumswcd.org/Events/ATV-Conservation-Tour/Survey/

Thank you for your input!

06/11/2026

Compost station #2 has been successfully built at our Brighton Grows Garden!

A huge thank you to Cairn Recovery Resources LLC for building this. These compost stations will help us reduce waste, improve soil health, and provide valuable learning opportunities for community members interested in composting and sustainable gardening practices.

06/11/2026

Just one week until our next Growing & Preserving event at Marshall Greens!

Join us June 17th for an evening focused on Vegetable Container Gardening. Learn how to grow fresh vegetables in containers at home, no large garden required!

Each participant will go home with a planter and a vegetable plant to care for and harvest from.

Bring a friend and come grow with us — we can’t wait to see everyone there!

Registration is required:
https://form.jotform.com/260634142815049