EVENTS

Spend the morning with NSNP staff and neighbors helping care for our community gardens.

Volunteer Days may include seasonal garden maintenance, planting, weeding, mulching, cleanup and other projects based on what the gardens need that month. No gardening experience is necessary.

This month’s Volunteer Day takes place alongside a full day of activity in Norris Square. After volunteering, stop by Special Farm Stand at Raíces, where Raíces de Cambio youth will have fresh produce and prepared food available.

NSNP will also be participating in Xiente’s Festival del Jíbaro that day, including two free guided tours of NSNP's community gardens. Tour space is limited and advance registration will be required.

Come ready to work outdoors. Tools and supplies will be provided.

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided for volunteers

Support our Raíces de Cambio (Roots of Change) youth leaders at NSNP's weekly Farm Stand!

Throughout the growing season, Raíces de Cambio garden apprentices grow produce from seed to harvest, prepare it for sale, and run the Farm Stand while building customer service, business and social skills.

Stop by Raíces Garden for sustainably grown, chemical-free seasonal produce, including tomatoes, lettuces, squash, culinary and medicinal herbs, peppers, root vegetables, garden plants and more. Selection varies each week based on what's ready to harvest.

All funds raised through the Farm Stand help NSNP maintain our community gardens and grow our youth programs.

Saturdays | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM
Most Saturdays, July–November
Raíces Garden | 2217 N. 2nd Street

Join Norris Square Neighborhood Project for a free guided tour of our community gardens as part of Xiente's Festival del Jíbaro!

Explore the history of Norris Square and learn about the Puerto Rican women of Grupo Motivos, the neighbors who helped transform vacant lots into spaces for cultural preservation, education, and community gathering.

Our gardens continue to connect generations through Puerto Rican culture, community stewardship, and hands-on learning.

Two Free Guided Tours

• 2:30 PM — 7 spaces
• 4:30 PM — 8 spaces

Space is limited to 15 participants across both tours. Advance registration is required by Friday, October 23, at noon, or until tickets sell out.

What to Know Before Your Visit

Please arrive 5–10 minutes before your scheduled tour. Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring bottled water. Tours take place outdoors, and some pathways may be uneven.

Visitors can also explore augmented-reality installations at Villa Africana Colobó using the free Artivive app.

Xiente's Festival del Jíbaro takes place at Norris Square Park from 1–7 PM. Festival attendance is separate from NSNP garden tour registration.