Grow Getters Community Program

Grow Getter Mission

Our mission is to inspire young minds to explore the wonders of nature through gardening. We aim to foster creativity, responsibility, and teamwork by teaching children how to grow plants, care for the environment, and develop a deeper connection with the natural world. Together, we will nurture not only gardens but also the values of sustainability, patience, and the joy of learning.

Everyone is welcome to join

Our vision is to create a true community celebration—where kids, parents, grandparents, adults, business owners, and everyone in between come together. Let’s unite in joy and creativity to make something truly beautiful.

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FREE MEMBERSHIP

Visit www.ntparksrec.com

If you don't already have an account with us:

Click on the icon for New Account

Here you will enter the primary adult's information to create a Household account Once the Household account is set up, you will then hit the "Submit" button if you are finished or "Submit & Add Account Member" to register other members of your family.

Once the Household account is set up, click on "Register" and then "Programs" see all the child, adult, and senior activities the North Tonawanda Department of Youth, Recreation, Parks and Seniors has to offer you and your family.

You will see the button for Grow getters listed under the heading of Community Programs

Click on the link and you will register the household member that fits the criteria (I.e., age, grade resident)

For more details about Youth programs, you can visit www.ntyouthcenter.com or follow their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NTYouthCenter.

If you have any questions email Michelle at mbernas@northtonawanda.org

Informational Meeting video will appear here within 30 minutes after it's completion

SUMMER PROGRAMS 2025

Rec staff will be at the GG Garden (Grow Getters Garden) every Saturday throughout the summer working on getting our space established. We will be building raised garden beds, setting up potting stations, planning out what to plant and where, creating seating spaces... the works. Saturday Work Days will begin Saturday, May 31. Work Days will run from 10 AM to Noon. (subject to change from time to time)

We will post sign up opportunities if you'd like to come and help out during these Work Days.

We will also offer Project Days where will be teaching participants how to make various garden accessories by reusing or repurposing already available materials. A main pillar of the Grow Getters mission is environmental friendliness. We do not want to add to waste but rather put it to good use.

Here are the Project Days we have scheduled so far:

May 31 - Used tire planter

June 14 - Worm composting worm Bin

June 28 - Pallet garden projects pallet

Ongoing - Off-Grid Dog Wash Station dog

But wait, there's more...

We have a lot of great plans and even more great ideas in mind for the future of Grow Getters. And while this program will be run and facilitated by staff at The North Tonawanda Parks and recreation Department, we hope to find an ambitious core of community members to head up some projects and help us carry this program further than we can imagine.

It's a work in progress. We're sure it will change and grow with time just as nature does. We will rely on your input, your hard work and your passion for plants, the environment, and our community.

Stay tuned....