Our Programs
Seasonal Programs

Giving Gardens of Indiana offers many programs throughout the year for Pre-K through High School students, as well as family and adult programs. Check with us to see what is happening this season and register here for our programs. 

Giving Gardens of Indiana

479 S. Towerview Dr.

Columbia City, IN 46725

 Morsches Park

1045 E. State Rd. 205

Columbia City, IN 46725

 
 
Heart Centered Parenting Workshop
 
Wednesday, Nov. 3rd, 2021
4:30-6:30 pm
 
Adult Workshop
 
Cost:$25
 
Registration Link:
 
Location: Morches Park
(indoor pavilion)
1035 IN-205 #205, Columbia City, IN 46725
 
Event will be held at the indoor pavilion at Morsches Park.
 
Join Amy Williams for a workshop in how to parent from the heart, letting go of daily family stressors.
 
Amy is the Founder of Parenting Through Prana, an online community with resources for creating heart-centered families. She is a Pranic Healer, Arhatic Yoga Practitioner, Waldorf inspired homeschooling parent and online teacher, who loves esoteric teachings and fiber arts. Amy is also the author of heart center children’s book “Unicorn Light” and creator of the accompanying video activities at the Heart-Crown University online.
She will also have her latest book available for sale, “Peacefully Parenting Through Prana”
 
To find out more about Amy check out her website:
https://parentingthroughprana.thinkific.com/
 
We will also have tea available while you participate!
 
Please bring a mug to help cut down on waste! Thank you!
 
 
Meditation for Inner Peace
 

Wednesday, Oct. 20th, 2021

4:30-5:30 pm

Cost: $15

Registration Link:

https://forms.gle/4Rt1m8MtQzq8wARg9

Location: Giving Gardens of Indiana

479 S. Towerview Dr.

Columbia City, IN 46726

Adult Workshop

Join Amy Williams as she guides you through a Meditation for Inner Peace at our beautiful educational urban farm at Giving Gardens of Indiana. This meditation will inspire blessings for the farm, our community and Mother Earth.

This will be an outside practice, please be prepared by dressing appropriately for the weather, and bring your own towel, blanket or chair.

Bring a mug to enjoy some warm tea as well.

You must Register to Participate.

If it is raining, the class will be canceled.

givinggardensofindiana.com

 
 
 
 

Annual Plant Giveaway-2022

Dates TBD
 
Every year Giving Gardens of Indiana gives out free garden plants to the community. Our only request is that if you take the free plants, please share some of your harvest with others or someone in need.
This year’s plant giveaway will be a bit different from past years.
This year we will be giving away 100- 6 packs of plants to the first 100 people to register. That is 600 plants given away!!!!!
 
In order to get your free 6 pack of organic garden plants, you must register ahead of time. We will put your name on the list and you can pick them up anytime between 10am-12pm at our Urban Farm.
 
What else will be happening at the event?:
-We will have fun items up for raffle
-A Kids activity
-Free garden items to share
-Limited plants for sale
-Fundraising 
-Tour the garden
-And Community Fellowship
 
 

Happy Planting!! 

 

Ice Cream Social Fundraiser

Saturday, August 7th @ 6pm

Cost: $20 per person

Tickets:

 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1__9cvybL-_s__6aqYavkSsus9QTB0cGLzvL03_9OFxc/edit

 

Location: Giving Gardens of Indiana

479 S. Towerview Dr.

Columbia City, IN

Who Screams, You Scream, we all Scream for ICE CREAM!!!!
 
Giving Gardens of Indiana is having an ice cream social fundraiser to raise money for our youth programs and the organization as a whole!
 
If you can’t make it to the event and would still like to support our organization you can make a donation at:
https://www.mightycause.com/org…/Giving-Gardens-Of-Indiana
 
This sweet summer event is for the whole family! We will be serving Moo-Over Ice Creme and Popsicles. They will have plant based, allergen free and sugar free options available.
 
We will also have Lunar Infusions Kombucha serving their refreshing local kombucha!
 
The lovely Amara Gilraine will be our musical guest.
 
The Fort Wayne Mad Ants basketball team mascot will be greeting our guests and will have a bounce house for the kids to enjoy! There will also be a basket of Mad Ants swag up for raffle!
 
We will will also have local artists work up for auction and much more fun!!!
 
Please bring a camp chair or picnic blanket to sit and enjoy your time with the family!
 
Port a John available.
 
Parking limited at garden but overflow parking across the street at Accu-Tool.
 
https://moo-over.com/
http://www.lunarinfusions.com/
https://fortwayne.gleague.nba.com/
https://www.facebook.com/art.botz
https://www.facebook.com/jeremymstroup
https://www.facebook.com/erin.mcfarren 
 
 
 Kids Garden Club
Wednesdays
July 14th-August 4th
9-10am
 
Cost:$50 per child
K-5th Grade
 
 
Location:
Giving Gardens of Indiana
479 S. Towerview Dr.
Columbia City, IN 46725
 
Are your kids curious about gardening???
 
Join us for Kids Garden Club starting in July!!
We will learn and grow from seed to harvest!
We will have fun activities and snack-tivities to learn some basics around gardening.
 
 
Please have your child dressed for the weather, and clothing that can get dirty and wet.
 
Please provide sunscreen, sunhat, water and towel.
 
If you have any questions, please email us at: givinggardensin@gmail.com
 
 
Let’s Compost!- Family Event
 
Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 10 AM EDT – 12 PM EDT

Location: Giving Gardens of Indiana

479 S. Towerview Dr.

Columbia City, IN

 
Join Brett from @Dirt Wain, (hosted by Giving Gardens of Indiana) for a family event all about Composting!
 
Have you wanted to know why composting is so important and how to do it at your own home? Brett will share the benefits and how to get started with some fun activities for all. He will also have available ways to sign up for his composting service.
 
To learn more about Dirt Wain, check out his website:
 
What else do we have planned for this event?!:
-Yoga with Kylee
-Tours of the Urban Farm
-Composting Activities
-Fruited Water/Herbal Tea and Light Snack
-Fun, Fun and Fun!!
 
*Bring a towel or yoga mat for Yoga
*Wear comfortable clothing
*Bring a cup or mug for Fruited water/Herbal Tea
 
Gather at the Garden- Free Family Event
 
Wednesdays, June 23rd, July 21st, August 18th
 
Location: Giving Gardens of Indiana
 
Let’s Share a Meal!!
 
This event will become a monthly event where we can come together as a community to make connection and get to know each other. 
 
 
Each event will be for dinner. Each individual or family should bring either their own meal for themselves or family (especially if you have food allergies)  or contribute a dish to share with the community who is gathered. 
If it rains or weather is poor we will cancel until next month.
 
Please bring:
 
-Blanket/camp chairs 
-Own beverages
-Own meal(if not sharing) or a Dish to share
-Own serving ware (plates, bowls, eating utensils, napkins) Helps cut down waste!!
-Openminded-ness and kind spirit and ready for fun!!
 
Community Guidelines:
 
-Respect for each other and the garden and property (we have the right to ask you to leave if this isn’t followed.)
-Please watch after your children (not responsible for injury or accidents)
-Pick up after yourselves
-No picking from garden without permission
-No smoking /drugs/weapons on property or belligerent behavior
-Have fun and make new friendships!
 
We will provide:
 
-Family fun, with games, play space and kid friendly activity. 
-Tables for the food
-Fire Pits and Firewood
-Port a potty to restrooms
-A safe space for community connection
 
We hope you can join us every month for an evening of good ole’ fashion community fun!
 
If you have question please contact us:
givinggardensin@gmail.com
 
givinggardensofindiana.com
 
 
Heart Centered Parenting Workshop
 
Wednesday, Nov. 3rd, 2021
4:30-6:30 pm
 
Adult Workshop
 
Cost:$25
 
Registration Link:
 
Location: Morches Park
(indoor pavilion)
1035 IN-205 #205, Columbia City, IN 46725
 
Event will be held at the indoor pavilion at Morsches Park.
 
Join Amy Williams for a workshop in how to parent from the heart, letting go of daily family stressors.
 
Amy is the Founder of Parenting Through Prana, an online community with resources for creating heart-centered families. She is a Pranic Healer, Arhatic Yoga Practitioner, Waldorf inspired homeschooling parent and online teacher, who loves esoteric teachings and fiber arts. Amy is also the author of heart center children’s book “Unicorn Light” and creator of the accompanying video activities at the Heart-Crown University online.
She will also have her latest book available for sale, “Peacefully Parenting Through Prana”
 
To find out more about Amy check out her website:
https://parentingthroughprana.thinkific.com/
 
We will also have tea available while you participate!
 
Please bring a mug to help cut down on waste! Thank you!
 
 
Meditation for Inner Peace
 

Wednesday, Oct. 20th, 2021

4:30-5:30 pm

Cost: $15

Registration Link:

https://forms.gle/4Rt1m8MtQzq8wARg9

Location: Giving Gardens of Indiana

479 S. Towerview Dr.

Columbia City, IN 46726

Adult Workshop

Join Amy Williams as she guides you through a Meditation for Inner Peace at our beautiful educational urban farm at Giving Gardens of Indiana. This meditation will inspire blessings for the farm, our community and Mother Earth.

This will be an outside practice, please be prepared by dressing appropriately for the weather, and bring your own towel, blanket or chair.

Bring a mug to enjoy some warm tea as well.

You must Register to Participate.

If it is raining, the class will be canceled.

givinggardensofindiana.com

 
 
Pond Life-Family Workshop
 
Saturday Oct. 16th 10am-12pm
 
Location: Morsches Park
1035 IN-205 #205, Columbia City, IN 46725
At back of park and pond
 
Cost: $5 per participating person (4+)
 
Must register to participate:
 
Join a family fun workshop for all ages!
 
Class size is limited. Please register asap!
 
Educator, Amanda Black will be sharing about who lives under and above the water!
 
In this workshop, Students will explore a pond ecosystem using their eyes, ears, hands, scoops, nets, and microscopes.
 
They will discover the huge variety of wildlife that lives in or near a pond, and learn how to tell the water quality by identifying the types of invertebrates they find in the muck.
 
Please be prepared to get wet and muddy. Dress appropriately.
 
Bring your own drinking water.
 
This workshop is hosted by Giving Gardens of Indiana at Morsches Park.
 
You must register to attend:
Ages 0-3 free
4+ $5 each person
 
If it is storming, class will be canceled. 
 
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Gather at the Garden- Free Family Event
 
Wednesdays, December 22nd 6-8pm
 
Winter Solstice
 
Location: Giving Gardens of Indiana
 
479 S. Towerview Dr. 
Columbia City, IN 46725
 
Let’s Share a Meal!!
Stone Soup (vegan)
 
This event will become a seasonal event where we can come together as a community to make connection and get to know each other. 
 
 
Each event will be for dinner. Each individual or family should bring either their own meal for themselves or family (especially if you have food allergies)  or contribute a dish to share with the community who is gathered. 
If it rains or weather is poor we will cancel until next month.
 
Please bring:
 
-Blanket/camp chairs 
-Own beverages
-Own meal(if not sharing) or a Dish to share
-Own serving ware (plates, bowls, eating utensils, napkins) Helps cut down waste!!
-Openminded-ness and kind spirit and ready for fun!!
 
Community Guidelines:
 
-Respect for each other and the garden and property (we have the right to ask you to leave if this isn’t followed.)
-Please watch after your children (not responsible for injury or accidents)
-Pick up after yourselves
-No picking from garden without permission
-No smoking /drugs/weapons on property or belligerent behavior
-Have fun and make new friendships!
 
We will provide:
 
-Family fun, with play space and kid friendly activity. 
-Fire pits and Firewood
-Tables for the food
-Port a potty to restrooms
-A safe space for community connection
 
We hope you can join us every month for an evening of good ole’ fashion community fun!
 
If you have question please contact us:
givinggardensin@gmail.com
 
givinggardensofindiana.com
 
 
How to Heal from Bullying: a heart-centered approach for parents & children
 
Presented by: Amy Williams
 
Cost: $40 per family
Register here
 
When: Saturday Jan. 22, 2022
3:30pm-5:30pm
 
Where: Morsches Park
1035 IN 205
Columbia City, IN 46725
Indoor Pavilion
 

This workshop is open to parents whose children are experiencing bullying & children who are being bullied and would like supportive ways to help themselves internally handle the stress, fear, and trauma. Parents can attend alone or with a child who wants to attend. An older child/teen may attend alone with a caregiver’s permission.

Whether bullying happens at school, online, with peers, or in the home/extended family, this workshop offers practical, simple, internal ways to help a your heart feel happy again.

We will experience powerful ways to:

– release emotions like fear, anger and resentment

-reprogram triggers for anxiety & depression

-to feel safe and centered when faced with conflict

This is a safe, no judgement environment.

No child or adult will feel any pressure to share any details of their situation unless they express a desire to do so. 

Please bring a mug to enjoy hot tea. Hot tea will be provided. 

Contact us if you have any questions.

 

Knife & Tool Safety Skills Workshop

 

Presented by: Kyle Egolf

Instagram: kyle.goes.wild

Cost: $20 per individual or $50 per family

(ages 8+)

Register here

(must register & pay ahead of time)
 
When: Saturday, March 19th 2-4pm
 
Where: Giving Gardens of Indiana
479 S. Towerview Dr.
Columbia City, IN 46725
 
Join Survival Skills Practitioner, Kyle Egolf and Giving Gardens of Indiana for a fun family experience!
 
In this workshop families will be taught proper knife and tool safety. From techniques that will keep yourself and others safe to proper use of tools such as knives (folding or fixed), axes, and saws. Also families will be taught how to safely practice knife skills anytime by training with what are called “Try Sticks”. A training system where you carve different notches in a single stick.
 
This workshop would be great for Parents and older Children with more dexterity and can follow directions well.
 
In the workshop we will be using tools with sharp edges and cutting surfaces.
 
You will take home your “TRY Stick” and directions to practice on your own.
 
Please bring a pair of gloves (preferably leather or leather based) to protect the hands.
 
Adults attending are encouraged to learn and participate as well.
 
Gear List to bring:
Gloves for protection
Fixed Blade (some will be provided)
An open mind.
The willingness to try and learn!
 

Exploring Our World and Ourselves Through Nature

Our programs aim to meet kids where they are at and help them to develop a love for learning and self-discovery. Limited attendance available. 

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