Why Grow Food?
Whether you are growing in your own garden, a community garden, or purchasing from an urban farm, being an active participant in your local food system has incredible benefits.
- Combating Food Insecurity
- Helping the Environment
- Eliminating Food Deserts
- Tackling Poor Nutrition Habits
- Helping Families Save Money
- Creating a Sense of Place
September 29, 2021 4:30 pm
Creating Therapeutic Spaces in the Garden
Join Grow Pittsburgh’s School Gardens team to learn about how horticultural therapy techniques can be used in your school garden spaces...
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October 7, 2021 6:00 pm
Garden Get Down
Join us for the return of Grow Pittsburgh’s annual event. This year we reflect upon and celebrate the many ways that growing and sharing...
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October 13, 2021 3:00 pm
Shiloh Farm Open House
Join us for the 4th annual Shiloh Farm open house! Farm stand customers and community members of all ages are welcome to join Farmers Hanna and...
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October 16, 2021 10:00 am
Braddock Farms Fall Festival
Join us at Braddock Farms for an end of season celebration of this season’s bounty and all of those who made it possible! Go on a farm tour...
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October 20, 2021 5:00 pm
Backyard Farm School: Preserving School
Instructors: Csilla Thackray of Churchview Farm, Hanna Mosca of Grow Pittsburgh, and Tara Rockacy of Churchview Farm. Now that you have been...
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September 29, 2021 4:30 pm
Creating Therapeutic Spaces in the Garden
Join Grow Pittsburgh’s School Gardens team to learn about how horticultural therapy techniques can be used in your school garden spaces. About this event We will discuss social emotional learning in the garden, mindfulness and breathing...
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October 7, 2021 6:00 pm
Garden Get Down
Join us for the return of Grow Pittsburgh’s annual event. This year we reflect upon and celebrate the many ways that growing and sharing fresh local food are helping our community get through this prolonged, challenging time. Guests will...
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October 13, 2021 3:00 pm
Shiloh Farm Open House
Join us for the 4th annual Shiloh Farm open house! Farm stand customers and community members of all ages are welcome to join Farmers Hanna and Silvan for an evening of free, farm fun. No need to register, just drop by the farm at the corner of...
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October 16, 2021 10:00 am
Braddock Farms Fall Festival
Join us at Braddock Farms for an end of season celebration of this season’s bounty and all of those who made it possible! Go on a farm tour, compete in the Farm Olympics, try your hand at pumpkin painting and corn husk dolls, get your face...
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October 20, 2021 5:00 pm
Backyard Farm School: Preserving School
Instructors: Csilla Thackray of Churchview Farm, Hanna Mosca of Grow Pittsburgh, and Tara Rockacy of Churchview Farm. Now that you have been harvesting from your garden & trying new veggies from the farmer’s markets, come learn about...
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