Volunteer Workshop – Elderberry Pruning
Please join us to prune our elderberries and give them a healthy start to the season! Sign up by clicking here.
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Growing to Give – Farm, 30 East Coxon Rd, Brunswick, ME.
Join us for an experiential workshop on elderberry pruning! Learn effective techniques for maintaining healthy, productive elderberry plants, and then put your new skills to work as we prune together on the farm.
This hands-on session is led by Abbie Sewall, a certified organic elderberry grower and the founder of The Bailey Farm in Freeport, Maine.
In case of rain/snow the event will be rescheduled to Saturday March 7th from 9am-12pm.
Volunteer Workshop – Paper Pot Party
Please join us for our annual paper pot making party! Sign up by clicking here.
Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Growing to Give – Barn Room, 30 East Coxon Rd, Brunswick, ME. Enter the red building through the glass door facing Hacker Road, then turn left and go up the stairs.
Join us for a fun and hands-on workshop where we’ll be making paper pots out of newspapers to pot up our tender, warm-weather seedlings. Meet new friends and enjoy a cozy morning with tea, coffee, and light snacks. Please bring non-glossy newspapers (if you have any to contribute) and a snack to share (if you feel inspired to do so).
Please reach out to volunteer@growingtogive.farm with any questions. We hope to see you there!
Volunteer Workshop – Winter Sowing
Please join us for our first winter workshop of the season! Learn how to winter sow seeds for your garden or hedgerow on your own timeline without any fancy growing equipment. Sign up by clicking here.
Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: The barn room at Growing to Give, 30 E Coxon Rd, Brunswick ME. Enter the red barn through the glass door (facing Hacker Rd), turn left, and go up the stairs.
Snow Date: Saturday, January 24 from 10AM-12PM
This propagation method uses clear plastic recycled containers (e.g. milk jugs and salad containers) and potting soil to start seeds outdoors during the winter. This workshop will go over the method, which plants are best to winter sow, which plants are more challenging to winter sow, and what to do once your seeds have germinated in the spring. Everyone will leave with at least one winter sown jug and the confidence to sow more for their garden.
All materials included. Warm cider, coffee, tea, simple snack, and cozy atmosphere included.
Please reach out to volunteer@growingtogive.farm with any questions. We hope to see you there!
DANCING TO GIVE – A Harvest Party, Raffle, and Online Auction
Thank you to everyone who attended our Dancing to Give Harvest Party and to those who participated in our “Harvest Days” online auction fundraiser! We are grateful to the generous individuals and businesses who sponsored this event and to the volunteers who volunteered their time and energy to help make these events a success.
Growing to Give’s Open Farm – Saturday, 5/31/25
Date: Saturday, May 31st (This is the new date since the original date was postponed due to rain.)
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Location: Growing to Give, 30 East Coxon Rd, Brunswick, ME
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at how we grow, give, and make a difference!
Take a guided farm tour to learn more about Growing to Give’s mission in action. Whether you’re curious about volunteering, passionate about local food systems, or just looking for a fun afternoon, we’d love to welcome you, your friends, and your family to the farm!
If it is rainy we will have protected areas to stay dry and warm, but please dress for the weather.