Events & Locations
There's no need to register for any of our events. Our biggest win is when people show up with a positive attitude to lend a helping hand.
We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events shared here!
Recurring Events
We hold weekly recurring events from spring to fall at Salem Food Pantry Garden, Meals On Wheels Garden, Taylor Street Plaza Garden, and Hallgren Park. The days and times for each garden can be found below.
Salem Food Pantry Garden
Food Garden
Photo by Brye Davis
"Those greens are always good."
Every Friday, 9-11am beginning March 2026
Maintenance of Salem Food Pantry Garden includes planting, bed prep, and composting.
Located at 1145 DeKalb Ave, Sycamore IL [Google Map]
Supporting Salem Lutheran Church, ELCA
https://www.slcycamore.org/
Meals On Wheels Garden
Flower Garden
"The fresh picked flowers were a joyful surprise!"
Every Tuesday, 9-10am, beginning March 2026
Maintenance of cut flower beds: succession planting, weeding, bouquets
Located at 1606 Bethany Rd [Google Map]
Supporting Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois
https://vacdk.com/
Taylor Street Plaza Garden
Food Garden
Photo by Brye Davis
"The garden has never looked better!"
Every Thursday, 10-11 am beginning March 2026
Maintenance of Taylor Street Plaza Garden: planting, weeding, harvest
Located at 507 E Taylor Street, DeKalb IL [Google Map]
Supporting Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb, IL
https://www.dekcohousing.com
Hallgren Park
Flower Garden
Every Thursday, 8-9am beginning March 2026
Maintenance of Hallgren Park planting, weeding, and harvest
Located at 701 Franklin Street, DeKalb, IL [Google Map]
Supporting Dekalb Park District
https://dekalbparkdistrict.com/
Photo by Brye Davis
Other Locations
Hope Haven of DeKalb County
1145 Rushmore Dr, DeKalb, IL [Google Map]
Barb City Manor
680 Haish Blvd, DeKalb, IL [Google Map]
Elder Care Services
1701 E Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL [Google Map]
Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County
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