Garden Events for 2026
Board of Directors Meetings
The RVACG Board of Directors usually meets on the second Monday of every month, starting at 6:30 p.m. in
Room 115 at Spring Green Community Church, 151 Bossard St. in Spring Green.
During the summer months, weather permitting, the board meets at the gardens. All gardeners and members of the community are welcome to attend.
Meeting Dates in 2026:
Room 115 at Spring Green Community Church, 151 Bossard St. in Spring Green.
During the summer months, weather permitting, the board meets at the gardens. All gardeners and members of the community are welcome to attend.
Meeting Dates in 2026:
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February 9th
March 9th April 13th May 11th |
June 15th
July 13th August 10th |
September 14th
October 12th November 9th December 14th |
Garden Planning Workshop
Saturday March 21st
1:00-3:00 pm
Spring Green Community Library :
Are you looking forward to growing something in 2026? Whether you’re planning a vegetable patch, have flowerbed aspirations, or want to try a few plants in pots for the first time, let’s get gardening! Join the River Valley Area Community Garden at the library on March 21st at 1pm for an invigorating afternoon to start your season off on the right track. We’ll share our successes and failures in recent growing seasons, evaluate our resources (sun, space, time, energy, mobility, money, etc.), and set some gardening goals for the year. We’ll break into smaller discussion groups based on the interests of the participants (container gardens, plant supports, pest management, native plants, intensive vegetable growing, cut flowers, the possibilities are endless!).
We’ll bring plenty of resources, materials, and even some seeds to share. You are welcome to bring your garden notes (if you keep them), seeds to swap, or a favorite tool to show and tell, but your presence and enthusiasm are plenty!
There are limited spots! Registration required for this event.
Are you looking forward to growing something in 2026? Whether you’re planning a vegetable patch, have flowerbed aspirations, or want to try a few plants in pots for the first time, let’s get gardening! Join the River Valley Area Community Garden at the library on March 21st at 1pm for an invigorating afternoon to start your season off on the right track. We’ll share our successes and failures in recent growing seasons, evaluate our resources (sun, space, time, energy, mobility, money, etc.), and set some gardening goals for the year. We’ll break into smaller discussion groups based on the interests of the participants (container gardens, plant supports, pest management, native plants, intensive vegetable growing, cut flowers, the possibilities are endless!).
We’ll bring plenty of resources, materials, and even some seeds to share. You are welcome to bring your garden notes (if you keep them), seeds to swap, or a favorite tool to show and tell, but your presence and enthusiasm are plenty!
There are limited spots! Registration required for this event.
First Spring Workday
Saturday April 11th
9:00-11:00 am
River Valley Area Community Gardens:
Come help us wake the gardens up from the winter slumber.
We'll pull the hoses & equipment out from storage. The compost pile will get turned and the potato beds will be prepared (and maybe planted).
Start the season off right - lend a hand if you can.
Come help us wake the gardens up from the winter slumber.
We'll pull the hoses & equipment out from storage. The compost pile will get turned and the potato beds will be prepared (and maybe planted).
Start the season off right - lend a hand if you can.
Pre-Season Gardeners Meeting
Saturday April 25th
11:00 am
River Valley Area Community Gardens:
New and returning gardeners will gather to review guidelines & meet their gardening neighbors. Anyone who would like to garden but hasn't registered is invited to attend. New gardeners will get a tour of the gardens & amenities.
This year, we are scheduling a second workday from 9:00-11:00 am so come early if you're available to help out.
New and returning gardeners will gather to review guidelines & meet their gardening neighbors. Anyone who would like to garden but hasn't registered is invited to attend. New gardeners will get a tour of the gardens & amenities.
This year, we are scheduling a second workday from 9:00-11:00 am so come early if you're available to help out.
Garden Basics Workshop
Tentatively scheduled: Saturday May 10th
River Valley Area Community Gardens:
Doug Rouse presents a seminar the basics of gardening every year. He will demonstrate and share tips on starting a garden, preparing the soil, tilling, mulching and water management. Doug has extensive practical experience, as well as a Ph.D. in plant pathology. This is great opportunity to pick up new techniques and share your own experiences. The event is free and open to the public.
Bring a lawn chair & listen in.
Doug Rouse presents a seminar the basics of gardening every year. He will demonstrate and share tips on starting a garden, preparing the soil, tilling, mulching and water management. Doug has extensive practical experience, as well as a Ph.D. in plant pathology. This is great opportunity to pick up new techniques and share your own experiences. The event is free and open to the public.
Bring a lawn chair & listen in.
Garden Swap & Picnic
Sunday June 7th 3:00
River Valley Area Community Gardens:
Bring your extra seeds & seedlings.
Bring your unused pots and trays.
Bring your old tools and garden decor.
Swap plants and supplies at a potluck-style event. Yard games will be available.
Bring your extra seeds & seedlings.
Bring your unused pots and trays.
Bring your old tools and garden decor.
Swap plants and supplies at a potluck-style event. Yard games will be available.
Ice Cream Sale at the Spring Green Arts & Crafts Fair
Saturday/Sunday June 27/28th
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Jefferson Street - Downtown Spring Green:
Support the RVACG during Art Fair Weekend!
Volunteer to scoop ice cream or buy a cone for yourself.
We're serving Cedar Crest ice cream cones and dishes all day Saturday & Sunday.
Support the RVACG during Art Fair Weekend!
Volunteer to scoop ice cream or buy a cone for yourself.
We're serving Cedar Crest ice cream cones and dishes all day Saturday & Sunday.
Caramel Apple Sale at the River Valley School Fair
TBD: Friday September
River Valley Intermediate School:
The RVACG will be selling homemade caramel apples at the River Valley School Fair.
Buy an apple or come help us sell them!
We welcome help to prepare the apples on Thursday and Friday morning too - contact us.
Happy Homecoming!
The RVACG will be selling homemade caramel apples at the River Valley School Fair.
Buy an apple or come help us sell them!
We welcome help to prepare the apples on Thursday and Friday morning too - contact us.
Happy Homecoming!
2026 Annual Gardeners Meeting
Monday December 14th
6:30 pm
Location TBD:
last RVACG board meeting of the year. Board members provide refreshments & treats. We'll share successes from the year and ideas to make next year's harvest better. This is a great time to suggest new programming or events.
Come eat & share your thoughts!
last RVACG board meeting of the year. Board members provide refreshments & treats. We'll share successes from the year and ideas to make next year's harvest better. This is a great time to suggest new programming or events.
Come eat & share your thoughts!