West Bank Community Garden Project

hi garden friends!!

we are looking for two passionate people for a paid garden coordinator position at the garden starting this fall:)! these two coordinators will be in charge of managing garden operations as well as facilitating the planning and creation of a new garden space! garden or leadership experience not required just a bonus!

this post is ALSO the announcement that the wbcg is MOVING to a new space on the west bank of the umn campus. due to construction the wbcg sadly has to move from its current location but as a treasured community space, the garden hopes to continue on in a new space with 2 new leaders!!

if you are interested in more info,volunteering with in the new or current space or applying please dm us or email us at [email protected]

join the wbcg for free plants! we will have free edible plants (herbs,tomato etc) and help people repot and learn how to care for them! we will have a variety of plants for most spaces-from gardens to window sills. All are welcome regardless of umn affiliation or garden interest/experience! come by the garden(location instructions in bio) for free plants Monday May 5th 4-6!!!

Join the WBCG and Haleigh from Wide Eyed Outside to spend time learning plants around the UMN West Bank Campus! We’ll focus on a few to sketch and closely observe to become more familiar with them. rsvp through the link in our bio:)

want to garden/learn how to garden this summer! there are still plots open at the wbcg!! all students,staff,families,groups are welcome to apply! dm us with any questions and link is in bio!

come out for our first event of the season! join us to learn how to sow seeds in the winter that will grow into plants for the spring!! we will be planting in recycled milk jugs, so if you are a milk drinker and have some extras-bring them by or dm us and we can pick them up before the event!! event will be in the garden at 4pm, Monday Feb. 24th-so dress warm and bring your friends:))!!

The West Bank Community Garden is looking for someone to help starting in the fall of 2025!

Requirements:

-Passionate about gardening, local food systems or community engagement around sustainable ag

-UMN student

-Part time 2-7 hours a week

-Access to transportation to the West Bank of the UMN campus

-Interested in planning events and coordinating with students and community members

-potential for wage/stipend

Email [email protected] if you are interested or have inquires:)

the wbcg is giving out free plants !! these will include herbs,tomatoes and peppers for you to take home! info on the plants and pots will be provided. Event will go until 7 or until supplies last! hope to see you there!

hello umn community gardeners!!! if you or your student group is interested in having a plot in the west bank garden this semester plot lottery applications have now opened! even if you don’t want to be in charge of your own plot there will be upcoming ways to still volunteer/learn skills/harvest/make art/and build community in the garden this spring!

hello garden friends🫑🍅
a few updates as the garden starts to come out from hibernation!!
our lovely past co coordinators for the garden-Molly and Cecilia graduated this winter! the garden is covered in snow right now but the new garden coordinators are so excited to start planning for the spring🫡🫡

our co coordinator ella is a sophomore studying sociology and sustainable agriculture and is a big enthusiast of poetry, collage and print art and befriending the neighborhood turkeys at the moment! they are excited to incorporate art and community building into the garden this spring!

co coordinator Libby is an undeclared Freshamn with interests in theater,sociology and horticulture! she loves reading sappy fiction novels and cooking up a storm. she’s looking forward to digging in the dirt this season!

we are so excited to start planning for the spring and want your input and ideas! you can email us at
[email protected]
to get on the mailing list or follow this account for more ways to get involved in the wbcg and other community events around the west bank/minneapolis area!

look at that gorgeous compost 🤩🍂

throwback to when the garden was covering in green, not white ❄️⛄️