Susan
Whelchel
Community
Garden
FOOD DRIVE EVENT!
We are excited to invite you to a special community event where neighbors, gardeners, and local nonprofits come together to celebrate gardening, learning, and giving back - all while supporting Boca Helping Hands.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Free admission with a can of food
Help support bocahelpinghands.org
Garden Talks & Tours
Enjoy short talks and walking tours led by our community partners - including vegetable gardening, native plants, pollinators, soil health, and the food forest.
Hands-On Activities
Participate in family-friendly stations such as cassava & taro harvesting, plant education tables, and interactive garden demonstrations.
Plant Giveaway
Take home a small native plant, herb, or vegetable seedling (while supplies last).
SUNDAY DECEMBER 14th, 2025
9 - 12 PM
Address
1300 NW 8th St. Boca Raton, FL 33486
Boca Meadows Park - Next to Boca Middle School
General Information
Public parking in front of Meadows Park Pool
Restrooms are available.
GARDEN TALKS AGENDA
09:15 - 09:25: Welcome to the Susan Whelchel Community Garden by Allan, Valentina & Jonathan from Boca Raton Urban Gardens
09:30 - 09:50: “Soil Health” by Will from The Fruitful Field
10:00 - 10:25: “Food Forest and Native Pollinator Gardens” by Gary from 2Day4Tomorrow; followed by tour
10:30 - 10:45: Introduction to the Swinton Community Growing Project
10:50 - 11:25: “Vegetable Gardening” by Melanie from Pearl City Community Garden
11:30 - 11:45: Introduction to D.I.S.C. of Pearl City
11:45 - 12:00: Introduction to Community Servant Leaders
PARTICIPANT ORGANIZATIONS
EVENT FLYER
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