Join us Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm, for the Grow Well garden tour. The tour will visit six of the City of Kingston’s community gardens. Learn about the gardens and meet the garden stewards. Share the love of gardening and meet new neighbors. 

The tour will be via bicycle, but it’s not a requirement to participate. The first 5 gardens are close enough to walk. Or meet us at your favorite garden at the time below. Contact us if you would like to borrow a bicycle or need a helmet. The route is 4 miles total and will be at a slow pace. Here is a map of the route. There will be a pickup truck at the last garden for anyone who may need a ride back to the start. New this year: Spanish interpretation will be available thanks to the Hudson Valley Farm Hub! 

This tour has six scheduled stops; join us at any location or the full ride. 

• 9am – GARDEN #1: Start at George Washington Elementary School Garden, 67 Wall St. (meet at Washington Ave parking lot)
• 9:30 – 9:40am Bike to South Pine Street City Farm
• 9:40 – 10am GARDEN #2: Visit South Pine Street City Farm, 27 South Pine Street
• 10 – 10:10am Bike to Harambee Community Heritage Garden
• 10:10 – 10:30am GARDEN #3: Visit Harambee Community Heritage Garden, 157 Pine Street
• 10:30 – 10:40am Bike to the DJ Mason Memorial Playground
• 10:40 – 11:00am GARDEN #4: Visit garden beds at the DJ Mason Memorial Playground, 49 Van Buren Street
• 11:00 – 11:10am Bike to Urban Greens 
• 11:10 – 11:30am GARDEN #5: Visit Urban Greens on Elmendorf at 22 Elmendorf Street
• 11:30 – 11:45pm Bike to Rondout Community Garden, 102 Murray Street
• 11:45 – noon GARDEN #6: Visit Rondout Garden and stay for a picnic lunch!

Please wear comfortable clothes, bring water, sunblock, snacks, and anything else to be comfortable. Bring food and stay for a picnic lunch at the end of the tour.

The event is rain or shine. If needed, cancellation will be decided on Friday, September 12th at noon and posted here. 

For more information or to request a bicycle or helmet, please contact Emily Flynn of the City of Kingston Health and Wellness Department at (845) 334 – 3909.