Community Gardening Day

Join Communities in Bloom for a fun-filled event celebrating nature, gardening, and community spirit! Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just getting started, there’s something for everyone. Share your love for plants, meet fellow gardening enthusiasts, get your hands in the soil and participate in activities that connect you with nature.

Event Schedule

🌿 Seed of the Year Launch | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Celebrate 2025 as the Year of Edible Gardens in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo! This year’s featured seed is lettuce, an easy and delicious addition to any garden. Drop in and pick up a free seed packet of lettuce and start your own edible garden at home.

🌿 Medicinal Plant Walks
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
[Registration Required – Limited Spots Available]
Explore the Birchwood Trails with Sheena Bradley and discover the healing properties of local plants during this enriching walk through nature.
Note: This is an outdoor activity that involves walking

🌼 Window Box Planting Workshops
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
[Registration Required – Limited Spots Available]
Get hands-on with a guided planting session with a RMWB Horticulture Technician. Learn how to grow fresh, tasty lettuce right from your window box—perfect for any space!
Note: This is an indoor seated activity. Window boxes, soil and lettuce seeds provided.

? Ask the Gardening Experts | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM                                                                                 Have questions about gardening or plants? A medicinal plant expert and horticulturist will be available to answer your questions. Stop by for tips, tricks, and personalized advice. From troubleshooting plant problems to maximizing your garden’s potential, our experts are here to help.