Free admission
Community calendar
Workshops, clinics and work nights
Every class and work session is free and open to all neighbors. We provide 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
Community Seed Packing Work Night
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
Heritage Mesquite Milling Day
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
Accessibility and what to bring
Our outdoor garden spaces and indoor community rooms are set up for elders, kids, and first-time gardeners.
Languages spoken
All instruction and handout packets come in Spanish and English. Bilingual volunteers are on site at every session.
Desert climate preparation
Bring a reusable water bottle and a wide-brim hat. We provide chilled electrolyte water, shade ramadas, and clean garden gloves.
Host a workshop in your barrio
Would you like the seed mobile team to visit your community center or school? Write to us and we will bring the clinic to you.
Write to grow@southsideseedlibrary.example to book a visit.