Five Senses Garden

05/02/2026

Gardener Sandy's spring cleanup is looking good! 5SG will be ready for planting on May 23. Volunteer with us! https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/5080C4BA8AD2DAAF49-62628403-2026?useFullSite=false

04/28/2026

We've scheduled a planting day on Saturday, May 23. Join us! Check out all of the planting dates organized by Kalamazoo in Bloom.

There are many opportunities to volunteer with our extended planting schedule in Portage and Kalamazoo. We have special designs to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary. Be a part of this big annual community event, and invite friends, co-workers, and family to join you. Extra volunteers are alwa...

04/27/2026

Want to help us tend to a section of Five Senses Garden this summer? We have a volunteer bed adopter signup. Check it out, and thanks!

We have opportunities to adopt in downtown Kalamazoo or the City Centre in Portage. Perfect opportunity for groups or on your own. Responsibilities include weeding, deadheading, and removing debris from your bed. Going on vacation for a week? No problem, let the gardeners know and they'll care for i...

04/26/2026

Reposting photos of 5SG and volunteers taken by John Lacko.

04/20/2026

We are excited to introduce you to Sandy, the 5SG Gardener (a newly created position). We'll be scheduling a planting day on May 23 and establishing a volunteer bed adopter program. Exciting things are ahead for this special place and we hope you'll join us!

04/04/2026

We were grateful for the volunteer help from WMU's Sigma Alpha Epsilon to spring clean Five Senses Garden. In addition to raking, picking up sticks, and doing some heavy lifting of filled tarps, they removed a big section of grasses to make room for new fencing. Lots of hard work by the team of guys and 5SG board members. Thank you!

03/25/2026

The Kalamazoo County Fair is calling… and YOU don’t want to miss it!

The fair is inviting local groups and organizations to participate in several ways: hosting a contest at Contest Central, performing on the Community & Cultural Stage, providing a fun or educational display (for non-profits), volunteering, or collaborating on a unique event. Each option is tailored to different group sizes and interests.

👉 Interested in getting involved? Send us a message or drop a comment below!
Visit www.kalamazoocountyfair.com to find out more!

03/14/2026

We're hiring! Looking for someone who has Extension Master Gardener training for this part-time, seasonal position. Read more,

Check to see if any seasonal Gardener positions are open, read the job description, and learn how to apply.