Community Calendar

Workshops, Clinics & Work Nights

All classes and work sessions are free and open to all neighbors. We provide Spanish/English translation, tools, and child-friendly activities.

September 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Monsoon Planting & Olla Workshop

📍 Mission Manor Community Garden

Learn low-water clay olla installation, soil amendment, and monsoon crop timing. Free olla starter pots for attendees.

● FREE ADMISSION

September 24, 2026 · 5:30 PM

📍 Southside Community Room

Help sort, weigh, label, and pack 3,000 fall seed envelopes. Light dinner and aguas frescas provided. All ages welcome.

● FREE ADMISSION

October 10, 2026 · 8:30 AM

📍 Kennedy Park Ramada 4

Bring clean, dry native mesquite pods to mill into gluten-free, high-protein flour on the hammermill. Free processing for neighbors.

● FREE ADMISSION

Community Care

We ensure our outdoor garden spaces and indoor community rooms are welcoming for elders, kids, and first-time gardeners.

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

All instruction and handout packets are provided in Spanish and English. Bilingual volunteers are on site.

DESERT CLIMATE PREPARATION

Bring a reusable water bottle and wide-brim hat. We provide chilled electrolyte water, shade ramadas, and clean garden gloves.

HOST A WORKSHOP IN YOUR BARRIO

Would you like our seed mobile team to visit your community center or school? Email grow@southsideseedlibrary.example.