Portage Community Planting Days

Get Connected Icon May 12, 2026 through May 14, 2026
Get Connected Icon 9am-Noon

Description

Help bring back the floral beauty we look forward to seeing during the summer in the Portage City Centre, including at Portage City Hall and along Library Lane. There are numerous planting days throughout May in which the community is invited to participate. Portage City Centre planting is May 12 through May 14.

Start time is 9:00 am, but volunteers are welcome to come for an early shift to help us take flats of flowers to the beds. Each planting day ends around Noon. Volunteer for any amount of time you can give. Signing up in advance is encouraged, but you can also show up on the day of planting. For all of the dates, times, locations, and details on where to park and check in, they can be found on SignUpGenius, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4BA8AD2DAAF49-62628403-2026#/

Gardening experience is not required. Supplies will be provided if you don’t have your own gloves, trowel, or kneeling pad. Beverages and snacks will also be provided. Planting happens whether it rains or shines or is hot or cold. Dress for the weather.

These spring planting days are the perfect opportunity for bonding, team building, and meeting new friends.

Details

Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: Planting happens whether it rains or shines or is hot or cold. A delay or pause will occur if there is thunder and lightning. Up-to-date information will be posted on Kalamazoo in Bloom's Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/KalamazooInBloom/
Get Connected Icon Snacks and beverages will be provided
Get Connected Icon Wear closed-toe shoes
Get Connected Icon Dress for the weather (hot/cold, rain/shine)
Get Connected Icon Planting supplies will be provided if you don’t have any

Location

Get Connected Icon 7900 S. Westnedge Avenue
Portage, MI  49002