Celebrating summer with neighbourhood garden parties

This summer, take in the sights, sounds and smells as you enjoy a stroll in the neighbourhood garden. The City of Kitchener’s Love My Hood Community Garden program and the Kitchener in Bloom garden recognition program are partnering with local community gardeners to host Neighbourhood Garden Parties in some of Kitchener’s most vibrant community gardens. The Neighbourhood Garden Parties celebrate local gardeners’ efforts, growing’ community connections and Kitchener’s garden programs.

Neighbours are invited to join their City Councillor to celebrate summer with a refreshing glass of lemonade and cookies served at scheduled community gardens in neighbourhoods across the city. The free Neighbourhood Garden Parties will take place on Saturdays starting July 12 through September 20. Guests will have a chance to explore the gardens, ask questions, take part in family-friendly garden activities and simply connect with neighbours. All ages are welcome.

The LoveMyHood team will be on location to celebrate all things gardening this summer at the following locations, weather permitting:

Saturday, July 12

• 12 to 2 p.m. at Williamsburg Community Garden (Williamsburg Community Centre)

• 3 to 5 p.m. at Doon Pioneer Park Community Garden (Doon Pioneer Park Community Centre)

Saturday, July 26

• 12 to 2 p.m. at North Six Community Garden (Chandler Mowat Community Centre)

• 3 to 5 p.m. at ComeUnity Roots (Victoria Park)

Saturday, August 9

• 12 to 2 p.m. at Highview Community Garden (Highview Community Church)
• 3 to 5 p.m. at Tecumseh Community Garden (Tecumseh Park)

Saturday, August 16

• 12 to 2 p.m. at Centreville Chicopee Community Garden (Oaten Park)

• 3 to 5 p.m. at Eden on Wilson Community Garden (237 Wilson Ave)

Saturday, September 6

• 12 to 2 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Community Garden (49 Blueridge Ave.)

• 3 to 5 p.m. at Guelph Street Community Garden (250 Guelph St.)

Saturday, September 20

• 3 to 5 p.m. at Growing Together Garden (Wilson Park)

*Dates and locations are subject to change. For the most up-to-date Garden Party schedule, please visit LoveMyHood.ca/bloom.

To learn more about community gardens, visit LoveMyHood.ca/communitygardens

To learn more about greening and garden programs in your neighbourhood, visit LoveMyHood.ca/communitygardens