GROW La Crosse

06/18/2026

Last night was a beautiful night to kick off the summer of Garden Parties across the school gardens of the School District of La Crosse and Crescent-Hokah Public Schools. We were glad to see families, volunteers, and reporters from News 8 Now / News 8000 & Fox2548 & WIProud.

Mark your calendar for the next event on Tuesday, June 23 from 5 -6:30 p.m. at the Hamilton Elementary School / SOTA 1 La Crosse garden.

The Brief

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

All hands on deck! Can you stop by the Hamilton garden for a bit to help us clear the weeds for a mulch delivery?!

06/16/2026

The Hintgen Elementary School / State Road Elementary School garden party is about to start at the Hintgen school garden. We will be here until 6:30 pm. Join us for Wildflower seed bomb making, radish salsa tasting, scavenger hunts and garden exploring!

06/13/2026

Next week we host the first Garden Party of the summer!

Join Ms. Sara and Ms. Amy at the Hintgen Elementary School garden to celebrate the State Road Elementary School garden programs.

There will be hands on garden themed activities and exploration. These events are FREE and open to the public, no registration is required, stop in for a bit or stay the whole time. We can't wait to see you in the garden!

06/11/2026

Before we fully jump into summer, we want to celebrate and reflect on the amazing spring that blossomed in the school gardens.

👫 Over 2,800 students discovered the magic of nature and growth in garden lessons during April and May. 🌱 Our 5 educators inspired awe and wonder in a remarkable 491 spring lessons! 🔨 The hard working School District of La Crosse buildings and grounds crew installed 18 new garden beds. ✨ Countless moments of pride, excitement, awe, first tastes, learning and wonder filled the gardens this spring!

06/09/2026

If you're looking for a way to give back to the community this summer, consider volunteering with GROW! Visit our volunteer sign-up page > GROW Volunteer Opportunities to learn about the ways you can get involved: GROWLaCrosse.org/volunteer-2/

Be sure to stop by your neighborhood school garden and look for the volunteer QR code in a garden bed or on the fence, scan to learn more about ways you can help support the gardens and our community programs.

If you have any questions, please contact Bonnie at [email protected] or Amy at [email protected]. We look forward to welcoming new volunteers and working together to make a positive impact in our community this summer! 🌱

06/06/2026

✨Intern Spotlight✨

This summer, Julia Koss is joining the team as a Marketing and Communications Intern. She is from Waunakee, Wisconsin, and is entering her senior year at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, where she is majoring in Marketing and minoring in Communication and Media Studies.

Julia, encouraged by her mother who has a shared passion for plants, chose to work with GROW this summer for the opportunity to support the community. One of her goals as an intern is to better understand the process of engaging children in gardening and the impact it has on them. She is excited to learn more about the organization and work alongside its dedicated volunteers this summer.

06/05/2026

Are you a few days into summer break and already wondering how to keep your kids off of screens and active? We have you covered July 14th - 16th. Sign up for Farm Camp at Deep Roots Community Farm is open for students entering grades 2nd through 8th.

At Farm Camp students have the chance to care for animals, garden, play in the creek, hike, create and enjoy childhood in a beautiful, unplugged, natural setting all while learning about the ecosystem, the science of how to grow food and care for the earth.

Spots are limited, so sign up today! GROWLaCrosse.org/farm-camp/

06/04/2026

📣Interns Needed📣

As college students settle into their apartments for the summer, be sure to check out our internship opportunities at GROW! Visit GROWlacrosse.org/internships/ to learn more.

We offer a variety of internship positions that provide valuable hands-on experience. Interns have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, gain experience teaching and mentoring younger students, and learn about sustainability and community engagement.

We look forward to welcoming new interns and hearing from interested applicants this summer.

Viterbo University
Western Technical College
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse