Community Connections

Are you looking for volunteer opportunities within the community? Growing to Green’s Community Connections program is for anyone interested in volunteering within community garden spaces throughout Central Ohio. Experienced Growing to Green staff will be on-site with expertise and guidance. No garden experience is needed. This is a great opportunity to give back to your community and learn about all of the cool and impactful gardens in our neighborhoods. Volunteers must sign up individually.

Would you like Community Connections to volunteer at your community garden? Contact Muluken Kebede at [email protected]

Meet the Instructors

Muluken Kebede Muluken Kebede is the Growing to Green Coordinator at Franklin Park Conservatory. He oversees the Growing to Green Program, supporting independent community gardens and promoting the benefit of gardening and fresh, local and healthy food through education and outreach.

Cindy Maravich Cindy Maravich is the Community Education Manager at Franklin Park Conservatory. She oversees all community education initiatives including the Growing to Green program, Community Gardening, Outreach, Adult, Culinary, Farmers' Market, and the Teen Corps program. She enjoys getting people excited, interested, and educated about plants, nature, and gardening.

Michele Bailey Michele Bailey coordinates our Farmers Market and our Teen Corps program. She is a Franklin County Master Garden volunteer and has been active for many years in school and community gardens. She is very interested in supporting our local food system and food access for all. She is also a professional actor!

Available Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers must sign up individually.