Growing Places Indy

Summer Farm Stand
2023-09-07 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Growing Places Indy, 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Growing Places Indy encourages Near Eastside residents and their families to make this a regular stop for their weekly vegetables!

The farm stand will have seasonal vegetables and herbs available for sale merely a few yards away from where they were grown. Talk about shopping local! Over the course of the summer, shoppers will find a variety of greens, peppers, tomatoes, squashes, root vegetables and more.

In an effort to increase the accessibility of healthy food, our farm stand will accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and Fresh Bucks.

When: Thursday, September 7th from 4pm – 7pm

Where: 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Summer Farm Stand
2023-09-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Growing Places Indy, 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Growing Places Indy encourages Near Eastside residents and their families to make this a regular stop for their weekly vegetables!

The farm stand will have seasonal vegetables and herbs available for sale merely a few yards away from where they were grown. Talk about shopping local! Over the course of the summer, shoppers will find a variety of greens, peppers, tomatoes, squashes, root vegetables and more.

In an effort to increase the accessibility of healthy food, our farm stand will accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and Fresh Bucks.

When: Wednesday, September 13th from 4pm – 7pm

Where: 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Summer Farm Stand
2023-09-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Growing Places Indy, 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Growing Places Indy encourages Near Eastside residents and their families to make this a regular stop for their weekly vegetables!

The farm stand will have seasonal vegetables and herbs available for sale merely a few yards away from where they were grown. Talk about shopping local! Over the course of the summer, shoppers will find a variety of greens, peppers, tomatoes, squashes, root vegetables and more.

In an effort to increase the accessibility of healthy food, our farm stand will accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and Fresh Bucks.

When: Thursday, September 14th from 4pm – 7pm

Where: 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Summer Farm Stand
2023-09-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Growing Places Indy, 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Growing Places Indy encourages Near Eastside residents and their families to make this a regular stop for their weekly vegetables!

The farm stand will have seasonal vegetables and herbs available for sale merely a few yards away from where they were grown. Talk about shopping local! Over the course of the summer, shoppers will find a variety of greens, peppers, tomatoes, squashes, root vegetables and more.

In an effort to increase the accessibility of healthy food, our farm stand will accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and Fresh Bucks.

When: Wednesday, September 20th from 4pm – 7pm

Where: 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Summer Farm Stand
2023-09-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Growing Places Indy, 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Growing Places Indy encourages Near Eastside residents and their families to make this a regular stop for their weekly vegetables!

The farm stand will have seasonal vegetables and herbs available for sale merely a few yards away from where they were grown. Talk about shopping local! Over the course of the summer, shoppers will find a variety of greens, peppers, tomatoes, squashes, root vegetables and more.

In an effort to increase the accessibility of healthy food, our farm stand will accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and Fresh Bucks.

When: Thursday, September 21st from 4pm – 7pm

Where: 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Community Workshop: Soil Health & Fertility
2023-09-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Growing Places Indy, 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Join us for a workshop on soil health and fertility. Learn techniques for improving soil health, including cover cropping, crop rotation, and composting. We’ll also discuss the importance of soil testing and how to interpret soil test results.
When: Saturday, September 23rd, 12pm – 2pm
Where: 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202

We invite you to consider, from your economic position in this moment, what you’re able to invest in educating yourself and nurturing the GPI farm. Please contact us if you are interested and can’t afford any amount.

Summer Farm Stand
2023-09-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Growing Places Indy, 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Growing Places Indy encourages Near Eastside residents and their families to make this a regular stop for their weekly vegetables!

The farm stand will have seasonal vegetables and herbs available for sale merely a few yards away from where they were grown. Talk about shopping local! Over the course of the summer, shoppers will find a variety of greens, peppers, tomatoes, squashes, root vegetables and more.

In an effort to increase the accessibility of healthy food, our farm stand will accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and Fresh Bucks.

When: Wednesday, September 27th from 4pm – 7pm

Where: 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Farm Stand Move & Groove
2023-09-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Boner Fitness & Learning Center, 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
On Thursdays, come and enjoy weekly Farm Stand Move & Groove classes! Designed to get your mind and body moving in ways that cultivate self-expression, restoration, moving emotions, refreshing body, mind and nervous system – whatever you need. Classes may include yoga, dancing (free-form dance party, Salsa, or other styles), sound immersion experiences, meditation, and more! There is no set fee to participate, though we welcome you to make a donation to GPI.
This class is “Standing Flow: The Lion & The Eagle”, led by Suzanne Rothenberg. Suitable for all levels.
We will flow through a standing vinyasa sequence that goes with a story. This practice is for all ages and all abilities. Many options are offered.
When: September 28, 2023 from 4pm – 4:45pm
Where: Boner Fitness & Learning Center, 727 N. Oriental St, 46202 (in the group fitness room)

Summer Farm Stand
2023-09-28 16:00 - 19:00 | Growing Places Indy, 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Growing Places Indy encourages Near Eastside residents and their families to make this a regular stop for their weekly vegetables!

The farm stand will have seasonal vegetables and herbs available for sale merely a few yards away from where they were grown. Talk about shopping local! Over the course of the summer, shoppers will find a variety of greens, peppers, tomatoes, squashes, root vegetables and more.

In an effort to increase the accessibility of healthy food, our farm stand will accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and Fresh Bucks.

When: Thursday, September 28th from 4pm – 7pm

Where: 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Summer Farm Stand
2023-10-04 16:00 - 19:00 | Growing Places Indy, 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Growing Places Indy encourages Near Eastside residents and their families to make this a regular stop for their weekly vegetables!

The farm stand will have seasonal vegetables and herbs available for sale merely a few yards away from where they were grown. Talk about shopping local! Over the course of the summer, shoppers will find a variety of greens, peppers, tomatoes, squashes, root vegetables and more.

In an effort to increase the accessibility of healthy food, our farm stand will accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and Fresh Bucks.

When: Wednesday, October 4th from 4pm – 7pm

Where: 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Summer Farm Stand
2023-10-05 16:00 - 19:00 | Growing Places Indy, 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Growing Places Indy encourages Near Eastside residents and their families to make this a regular stop for their weekly vegetables!

The farm stand will have seasonal vegetables and herbs available for sale merely a few yards away from where they were grown. Talk about shopping local! Over the course of the summer, shoppers will find a variety of greens, peppers, tomatoes, squashes, root vegetables and more.

In an effort to increase the accessibility of healthy food, our farm stand will accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and Fresh Bucks.

When: Thursday, October 5th from 4pm – 7pm

Where: 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Summer Farm Stand
2023-10-11 16:00 - 19:00 | Growing Places Indy, 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Growing Places Indy encourages Near Eastside residents and their families to make this a regular stop for their weekly vegetables!

The farm stand will have seasonal vegetables and herbs available for sale merely a few yards away from where they were grown. Talk about shopping local! Over the course of the summer, shoppers will find a variety of greens, peppers, tomatoes, squashes, root vegetables and more.

In an effort to increase the accessibility of healthy food, our farm stand will accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and Fresh Bucks.

When: Wednesday, October 11th from 4pm – 7pm

Where: 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Summer Farm Stand
2023-10-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Growing Places Indy, 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Growing Places Indy encourages Near Eastside residents and their families to make this a regular stop for their weekly vegetables!

The farm stand will have seasonal vegetables and herbs available for sale merely a few yards away from where they were grown. Talk about shopping local! Over the course of the summer, shoppers will find a variety of greens, peppers, tomatoes, squashes, root vegetables and more.

In an effort to increase the accessibility of healthy food, our farm stand will accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and Fresh Bucks.

When: Thursday, October 12th from 4pm – 7pm

Where: 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Summer Farm Stand
2023-10-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Growing Places Indy, 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Growing Places Indy encourages Near Eastside residents and their families to make this a regular stop for their weekly vegetables!

The farm stand will have seasonal vegetables and herbs available for sale merely a few yards away from where they were grown. Talk about shopping local! Over the course of the summer, shoppers will find a variety of greens, peppers, tomatoes, squashes, root vegetables and more.

In an effort to increase the accessibility of healthy food, our farm stand will accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and Fresh Bucks.

When: Wednesday, October 18th from 4pm – 7pm

Where: 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Summer Farm Stand
2023-10-19 16:00 - 19:00 | Growing Places Indy, 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Growing Places Indy encourages Near Eastside residents and their families to make this a regular stop for their weekly vegetables!

The farm stand will have seasonal vegetables and herbs available for sale merely a few yards away from where they were grown. Talk about shopping local! Over the course of the summer, shoppers will find a variety of greens, peppers, tomatoes, squashes, root vegetables and more.

In an effort to increase the accessibility of healthy food, our farm stand will accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and Fresh Bucks.

When: Thursday, October 19th from 4pm – 7pm

Where: 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Summer Farm Stand
2023-10-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Growing Places Indy, 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Growing Places Indy encourages Near Eastside residents and their families to make this a regular stop for their weekly vegetables!

The farm stand will have seasonal vegetables and herbs available for sale merely a few yards away from where they were grown. Talk about shopping local! Over the course of the summer, shoppers will find a variety of greens, peppers, tomatoes, squashes, root vegetables and more.

In an effort to increase the accessibility of healthy food, our farm stand will accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and Fresh Bucks.

When: Wednesday, October 25th from 4pm – 7pm

Where: 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Summer Farm Stand
2023-10-26 16:00 - 19:00 | Growing Places Indy, 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Growing Places Indy encourages Near Eastside residents and their families to make this a regular stop for their weekly vegetables!

The farm stand will have seasonal vegetables and herbs available for sale merely a few yards away from where they were grown. Talk about shopping local! Over the course of the summer, shoppers will find a variety of greens, peppers, tomatoes, squashes, root vegetables and more.

In an effort to increase the accessibility of healthy food, our farm stand will accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and Fresh Bucks.

When: Thursday, October 26th from 4pm – 7pm

Where: 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201

GPI Community Garden Kick-Off Party
2024-05-11 11:00 - 16:00 | Growing Places Indy, 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Growing Places Indy is excited to serve as a Tito’s Handmade Vodka Block to Block again in 2024! This year we’ll be kicking off our community garden and getting our Legacy Center farm site ready for a productive year! From 11 a.m. -2 p.m. we’ll welcome volunteers 21 years+. From 2-4 p.m. we’ll role into an all-ages Community Kick-Off Party with a DJ, food and fun for the whole family!
RSVP here: https://timecounts.app/…/e241b109-9b30-4488-9b6e…
Suitable For
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this will be a 21 yr+ Volunteer event. From 2-4 p.m. this event is suitable for all ages. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
What to Expect
There are two shifts on May 11th: 11-2 for ages 21+ volunteers. From 2-4 p.m. we’ll have food and time for games, music and fun for all ages to celebrate in the garden together!
Volunteer Service Waiver
Please complete the volunteer service waiver for this event here: https://titoshandmadevodka.formstack.com/…/volunteer…

Summer CSA Pick-Up
2024-06-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Growing Places Indy, 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. In short: it’s a weekly subscription box for locally grown food!
For decades, CSAs have supported small-scale farmers and strengthened local food systems. Our farms benefit by receiving upfront, steady income from members, minimizing some of the risks that come with small-scale farming. At Growing Places Indy, the proceeds of your “share” support our mission of creating a more equitable and just food system.
Benefits
20 weeks of fresh produce from the beginning of June until the end of October (skipping the week of 4th of July)
One share will typically support a family of 3 to 4
Boxes may include: vegetables, herbs, plant starts, etc. (contents will change on a weekly basis)

U-Pick @ White River State Park
2024-06-05 16:00 - 18:00 | White River State Park, Wishard Slow Food Garden, 801 W Washington St , Indianapolis, 46204, United States
Join us to harvest produce you can take home for dinner! GPI team members will help you learn how to harvest and store produce at home. If you want to learn gardening skills like pruning and trellising, our team will provide hands-on education during U-Pick Wednesdays as well. There is no charge for produce. Donations are always welcome.
Donate here!
*U-Pick hours will continue in light rain,

U-Pick and Yoga at the GPI Garden in White River State Park
2024-06-05 16:30 - 17:30 | White River State Park, Wishard Slow Food Garden, 801 W Washington St , Indianapolis, 46204, United States
U-Pick & Yoga with Randi Alexander from Centers of Wellness for Urban Women from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Take time out to put time back into your own health and wellbeing. Join GPI and Centers of Wellness for Urban Women for Yoga on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Enjoy a rotating schedule of skilled instructors for yoga, and then harvest some produce fresh from the garden to take home. There is no charge to participate. Donations are always welcome
Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/2180172
*UPick and Yoga will be canceled if there is heavy rain or lightening

Summer CSA Pick-Up
2024-06-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Growing Places Indy, 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. In short: it’s a weekly subscription box for locally grown food!
For decades, CSAs have supported small-scale farmers and strengthened local food systems. Our farms benefit by receiving upfront, steady income from members, minimizing some of the risks that come with small-scale farming. At Growing Places Indy, the proceeds of your “share” support our mission of creating a more equitable and just food system.
Benefits
• 20 weeks of fresh produce from the beginning of June until the end of October (skipping the week of 4th of July)
• One share will typically support a family of 3 to 4
• Boxes may include: vegetables, herbs, plant starts, etc. (contents will change on a weekly basis)

Farm Stand On-Demand
2024-06-06 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-13 16:00 - 19:00 | IN
Check our social media to see what is available from the farm. Stop by and a GPI team members will put together your order. For optimal freshness, produce will not be sitting out on display!
Follow our socials here: https://linktr.ee/growingplacesindy

U-Pick @ White River State Park
2024-06-12 16:00 - 18:00 | White River State Park, Wishard Slow Food Garden, 801 W Washington St , Indianapolis, 46204, United States
Join us to harvest produce you can take home for dinner! GPI team members will help you learn how to harvest and store produce at home. If you want to learn gardening skills like pruning and trellising, our team will provide hands-on education during U-Pick Wednesdays as well. There is no charge for produce. Donations are always welcome.
Donate here!
Where to find the Garden in WRSP
The address for WRSP is 801 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204. This address will direct you to the main entrance and the visitor’s center. The garden is located on the north side of the Wheel Fun Bicycle Rentals, where the Cultural Trail meets the Canal Walkway.
Walking or Biking to the Garden
If you can walk, bike, skateboard, or otherwise travel to the garden without a car, please do! It will save you the extra steps of parking, and we are located at the intersection of the Cultural Trail and Canal Walkway, so it’s super easy!
Parking for U-Pick & Yoga
Typically, you can park in the surface lot, or the underground parking lot. You enter both from the WRSP main entrance at 801 W. Washington St. To enter the underground parking, you will turn right at the park entrance and drive past the Visitor’s Center, Wheel Fun and the garden as you follow the driveway to the parking garage entrance. You will get a ticket as you enter the garage. A GPI team member will have parking vouchers. Please remember to get one as soon as you arrive to the garden. You will use your parking voucher to exit the parking garage.
During Event Parking
If there is an Event, you will need to park in the underground garage BEFORE 4:30 p.m. in order for your voucher to provide free parking. Typically the surface lot will be closed during events.

U-Pick and Yoga at the GPI Garden in White River State Park
2024-06-12 16:30 - 17:30 | White River State Park, Wishard Slow Food Garden, 801 W Washington St , Indianapolis, 46204, United States
U-Pick & Yoga – from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Take time out to put time back into your own health and wellbeing. Join GPI and Centers of Wellness for Urban Women for Yoga on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Enjoy a rotating schedule of skilled instructors for yoga, and then harvest some produce fresh from the garden to take home. There is no charge to participate. Donations are always welcome
Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/2180172

Where to find the Garden in WRSP
The address for WRSP is 801 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204. This address will direct you to the main entrance and the visitor’s center. The garden is located on the north side of the Wheel Fun Bicycle Rentals, where the Cultural Trail meets the Canal Walkway.
Walking or Biking to the Garden
If you can walk, bike, skateboard, or otherwise travel to the garden without a car, please do! It will save you the extra steps of parking, and we are located at the intersection of the Cultural Trail and Canal Walkway, so it’s super easy!
Parking for U-Pick & Yoga
Typically, you can park in the surface lot, or the underground parking lot. You enter both from the WRSP main entrance at 801 W. Washington St. To enter the underground parking, you will turn right at the park entrance and drive past the Visitor’s Center, Wheel Fun and the garden as you follow the driveway to the parking garage entrance. You will get a ticket as you enter the garage. A GPI team member will have parking vouchers. Please remember to get one as soon as you arrive to the garden. You will use your parking voucher to exit the parking garage.
During Event Parking
If there is an Event, you will need to park in the underground garage BEFORE 4:30 p.m. in order for your voucher to provide free parking. Typically the surface lot will be closed during events.

Food in Transit at the Julia Carson Transit Center
2024-06-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Julia M. Carson Transit Center, 201 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
The Food in Transit program provides fresh, affordable, and locally-grown produce, provided by Growing Places Indy, to current and future transit riders. “The health and wellness of our community is a major priority, and our team is proud to provide $15,000 in CDBG funds for Food In Transit. This collaborative program with IndyGo and Growing Places Indy is directly in alignment with the Hogsett Administration’s plan to address food issues in Indianapolis,” said Scarlett Martin, director of the Department of Metropolitan Development. The farmstand is made possible by the City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development’s Community Block Development Grant (CDBG) funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
