Grinnell Giving Gardens

Grinnell Giving Gardens A partner program fund of the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation. Please see our website.

Hay, Hay, HAY!Hay has been placed at Bailey and Fairview Elementary Schools!Did you know placing hay has amazing benefit...
06/17/2026

Hay, Hay, HAY!

Hay has been placed at Bailey and Fairview Elementary Schools!

Did you know placing hay has amazing benefits for your garden? It: 1) protects from the sun which prevents w**ds from sprouting, 2) as it decomposes, it gives nutrients right back to your soil, and 3) protects newly planted seeds from drying out by keeping moisture in the soil for longer!

Monica and Bella worked hard this week to plant seedlings and seeds in the Bailey and Fairview gardens! They even got to...
06/16/2026

Monica and Bella worked hard this week to plant seedlings and seeds in the Bailey and Fairview gardens! They even got to plant lavender in the herb Garden.

Make sure to stop by and look at some of their work! Signage will be coming soon to help identify what is what!

Comment down below how many capybaras there are on this post by Friday, June 19 to be entered to win a prize! The winner will be DMed. Good luck!

Wondering what to do with the Juneberries? Check out the scone recipe below 👇
06/12/2026

Wondering what to do with the Juneberries? Check out the scone recipe below 👇

This week, our AmeriCorps service members, Monica and Bella, worked hard to w**d out the garden beds at Bailey and Fairv...
06/10/2026

This week, our AmeriCorps service members, Monica and Bella, worked hard to w**d out the garden beds at Bailey and Fairview Elementary Schools. Just look at their progress! ☀

Monica and Bella will be ready to plant the first seedlings soon! Please use the QR code to be on the lookout for volunteer opportunities and a chance to be part of the first planting of the summer! Or, use this link to stay up to date: https://dash.pointapp.org/events. Please note that when using this link or the QR code, you'll want to input "Claude & Dolly Ahrens Foundation" into the organization filter to find our specific volunteer opportunities!

Today, Monica and Bella went to Storytime Art in the Park with Farmer Jordan from Grinnell Farm To Table. They picked fr...
06/10/2026

Today, Monica and Bella went to Storytime Art in the Park with Farmer Jordan from Grinnell Farm To Table. They picked fresh juneberries from outside the Drake Community Library and some fresh snap peas. Both were a huge hit during Art in the Park!

Be on the lookout for more updates and volunteer opportunities coming soon!

A little birdie told us that some new additions can be found at the Little Free Libraries near the Marvin, Bailey, Fairv...
06/05/2026

A little birdie told us that some new additions can be found at the Little Free Libraries near the Marvin, Bailey, Fairview, Summer St., and Grinnell Community Early Learning Center Gardens! These seeds are free to take and use at home! While you're there, take some time to enjoy looking at the gardens around you and seeing the possibilities for what will grow later this summer!

We hope you enjoy these surprises!

☀This summer, the Claude W. & Dolly Ahrens Foundation has 2 AmeriCorps service members who are excited to serve the Grin...
05/28/2026

☀This summer, the Claude W. & Dolly Ahrens Foundation has 2 AmeriCorps service members who are excited to serve the Grinnell community! As the Giving Gardens get ready for the summer, we want to know what YOU would like to grow! We have open spaces in the Bailey and Fairview Gardens. As of now, we are planning on growing tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, sweet and spicy peppers, summer and winter squash, zucchini, and broccoli between those two gardens.

👇Comment below if there are any fall plants/vegetables you would like to have and we’ll do our best to accommodate the most requested.

🌱 What’s Growing in the Giving Gardens this year?Spring and summer will bring lots of fresh produce to the Giving Garden...
05/15/2026

🌱 What’s Growing in the Giving Gardens this year?
Spring and summer will bring lots of fresh produce to the Giving Gardens! This season you can expect to see:
🥬 Lettuce
🌿 Spinach
🫛 Peas
🥒 Cucumbers
🍅 Tomatoes
🫛 Green beans
🎃 Summer squash
🌿 Fresh herbs
…and more!
These gardens help provide fresh, healthy food while bringing the community together around growing and sharing.

Want to see the gardens up close or lend a hand? Volunteers are always welcome!

🌿 Did You Know? Grinnell Has 8 Giving Gardens!The Giving Gardens will be growing all across the community, with eight ga...
04/29/2026

🌿 Did You Know? Grinnell Has 8 Giving Gardens!

The Giving Gardens will be growing all across the community, with eight garden locations throughout Grinnell. These gardens help bring fresh produce closer to where people live and create welcoming spaces for neighbors to connect.

Each garden helps support the shared mission of growing healthy food and strengthening our community.
Next time you’re out for a walk or drive, keep an eye out—you may spot one of our gardens in bloom! 🌱
Interested in helping at a garden near you? Email jennifer@ahrensfamilyfoundation to volunteer!

🌱 Grow With Us at the Giving Gardens!The Giving Gardens are looking for volunteers to help plant, w**d, water, and harve...
04/09/2026

🌱 Grow With Us at the Giving Gardens!

The Giving Gardens are looking for volunteers to help plant, w**d, water, and harvest throughout the growing season. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just want to spend some time outdoors supporting your community, we would love to have you join us!
Your time helps grow fresh produce that can be shared throughout the community. Every helping hand makes a difference.
💚 Flexible volunteer opportunities
🌱 All experience levels welcome
🌞 Great way to spend time outdoors and meet others

Interested in helping? Send us a message or email [email protected]

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1510 Penrose Street PO Box 284
Grinnell, IA
50112

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