Kane Street Community Garden Opens
2026-03-15 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Kane Street Community Garden, 901 Kane Street, La Crosse, WI, 54603
A true sign that Spring is here! The Kane Street Community Garden opens on Monday, March 16th.
Spring Hours (March 16-May 31)
Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Interested in volunteering? Fill out the volunteer application!

Brew & Bubbles: Mastering Kombucha Fermentation
2026-04-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Kane Street Community Center, 809 Kane Street, La Crosse, WI, 54603, United States
Dive into the art of fermenting Kombucha with this hands-on workshop in the community center, where you’ll learn to brew your own fizzy, probiotic-rich drink from scratch. Our Garden Manager, Dylan, will guide you through the process—mixing tea, nurturing your SCOBY, and perfecting fermentation—while sharing tips for flavoring and troubleshooting. Participants will leave with their own starter batch and the know-how to keep brewing at home!
Please bring your own jar for your take home starter.

Plant Fundraiser
2026-05-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Kane Street Community Garden, 901 Kane Street, La Crosse, WI, 54603
Get your gardens ready and support a great cause at our Kane Street Community Garden Plant Fundraiser! 🌱
We’ll have a variety of plants available, including vegetables, flowers, berry bushes, ornamental plants, and more. Whether you’re starting your first garden, adding to your landscaping, or looking for fresh plants for the season, there will be something for everyone.
As the event gets closer a full list of plants will be posted on our Facebook Event
🌿 Suggested donation: $5 per plant
Come shop for plants, support local food access efforts, and help us grow something good together!

Chicken Q - Most Wednesdays & Thursdays
2026-05-27 - 2026-08-27
Most Wednesdays & Thursdays Rooster Andy’s supports us and Steppin’ Out in Pink selling their delicious Chicken Q. You can order online here or call/text with name, phone # and approximate pick up window to ensure your reservation is held. call/text 608-782-6399
Wednesdays are at Bridgeview Plaza (Harbor Freight parking lot)
Thursdays are at The Wellness Way
Check out our Facebook Events for upcoming dates.

Build A Bird Feeder Kids Workshop
2026-05-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Kane Street Community Garden, 901 Kane Street, La Crosse, WI, 54603
Looking for a fun and easy family activity? Join us for a bird feeder workshop where participants will create their own feeders using pinecones and cardboard materials. This hands-on event is great for kids and adults alike and is a simple way to help support local birds and wildlife.
All supplies will be provided, and participants will receive guidance throughout the activity. After the workshop, everyone will take home their handmade bird feeder to hang outside and enjoy watching birds visit.
Whether you’re looking for a creative afternoon, a family outing, or a chance to connect with nature, this workshop is a great fit for all ages.
• Family-friendly event
• All materials included
• Take-home bird feeder craft
• Great for children and adults alike
Let us know you’re coming on our Facebook Event. Come create, learn, and enjoy a fun nature-inspired activity with us!

Free Community Car Wash
2026-06-06 10:00 - 14:00 | abra Auto Body, 120 Theater Rd, Onalaska, 54650
abra Auto Body – Onalaska is hosting a free car wash with a request of donation of non-perishable items. Our most requested items are Pasta, Peanut Butter, Canned Meat, Pasta Sauce and Rice. Thank you Abra and Dahl!!!

Timmer's Fest 2026
2026-06-06 18:00 - 22:00 | Timmer’s 10 Mile Pub, W4516 Eddie Ave, La Crosse, WI, 54601
We’re excited to be part of Timmer’s Fest 2026 as the community comes together to help fight hunger and food insecurity across our region. Admission to this outdoor summer event is free, and guests are encouraged to support our mission by bringing monetary donations and/or non-perishable food items.
Enjoy an evening of live music, great company, and beautiful scenery at the base of 10 Mile Hill on HWY 14. Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair and get ready for a fun night outdoors supporting a great cause. And don’t forget to check out the raffles.
Live Music Schedule:
6:00–7:00 PM — Juiceneck
7:20–9:30 PM — The Remainders
Every donation collected during the event helps provide food and support to individuals and families in our community facing hunger. We’re grateful for the continued support and look forward to seeing everyone at this year’s event! 🎶🌞🥫

Kane Street Community Garden Open House
2026-06-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Kane Street Community Garden, 901 Kane Street, La Crosse, WI, 54603
Our Kane Street Community Garden Open House is a family-friendly event and a great opportunity to tour the garden, meet members of the community, and learn more about the impact the garden has throughout the season.
Guests can enjoy hot dogs and drinks while exploring the space and seeing what’s currently growing in the garden. Information about upcoming workshops, volunteer opportunities, and seasonal events will also be available.
Whether you’re interested in gardening, looking for ways to get involved in the community, or simply want to enjoy an evening outdoors with family and friends, all are welcome to attend.
Come celebrate community, fresh growing spaces, and the many ways people can connect through gardening and learning together! 🌱🌻

Learn2Grow Kids Workshop: Soil & Water
2026-06-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Kane Street Community Garden, 901 Kane Street, La Crosse, WI, 54603
Join us at our kids garden in our Kane Street Community Garden for the first Learn2Grow children’s workshop of the 2026 season as we explore the basics of soil and water in the garden!
This interactive workshop is designed for kids to learn how plants grow, why healthy soil matters, and how water helps gardens thrive. Through hands-on activities and outdoor exploration, participants will get the chance to dig, discover, and learn in a fun garden setting.
Perfect for young gardeners and curious learners, this workshop encourages children to connect with nature while building gardening skills and confidence.
Participants should come prepared for outdoor activities and hands-on learning.

Yoga at the Garden
2026-06-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Kane Street Community Garden, 901 Kane Street, La Crosse, WI, 54603
Join Living Simply Well for a relaxing outdoor yoga session surrounded by the beauty of our Kane Street Community Garden and fresh summer air. This peaceful, all-levels class is a great opportunity to unwind, move your body, and connect with the community in a welcoming outdoor setting.
Participants will need to bring their own yoga mat and arrive a few minutes early to get settled in.
Our garden distribution will also be taking place during the event, giving attendees the opportunity to pick up fresh produce before or after class.
We look forward to welcoming you to the garden for an evening of movement, wellness, and community connection. 🌿🧘‍♀️💚

☀️Learn2Grow Kids Workshop: Sun, Oxygen & Carbon Dioxide
2026-06-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Kane Street Community Garden, 901 Kane Street, La Crosse, WI, 54603
Calling all curious kids and future scientists! Join us for another exciting Learn2Grow workshop where we’ll explore how plants make their own food using sunlight, oxygen, and carbon dioxide.
Through fun activities participants will discover how plants grow and survive while enjoying a summer day in the garden. This hands-on workshop is designed to make learning about gardening interactive, engaging, and fun for children of all ages.
🌿 Outdoor learning experience
🌿 Great for curious young minds
This workshop will take place in our kids garden inside the Kane Street Community Garden, providing the perfect space for kids to learn, explore, and connect with nature.
Come soak up the sunshine and grow with us this summer! ☀️💚

🪴Learn2Grow Kids Workshop: Plant Partners
2026-06-26 09:00 - 10:00 | Kane Street Community Garden, 901 Kane Street, La Crosse, WI, 54603
Do plants talk to each other? 💬 Believe it or not — they do!
Join us for this Learn2Grow workshop where kids will explore the fascinating ways plants communicate and how certain plants work together to help each other grow and thrive. From sharing nutrients to protecting one another, participants will discover how teamwork exists even in the garden!
This fun, hands-on workshop is perfect for curious kids who love nature, gardening, and learning something new outdoors.
🌱 Interactive activities
🌱 Outdoor learning experience
🌱 Fun for young gardeners and nature lovers
The workshop will be held in the kids garden inside our Kane Street Community Garden, creating the perfect space for kids to learn, explore, and grow together.
Don’t miss this exciting new workshop — it’s sure to be the “talk” of the town! 🌼💚

🐞Learn2Grow Kids Workshop: Bug Hunt with Krista Hamilton
2026-07-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Kane Street Community Garden, 901 Kane Street, La Crosse, WI, 54603
Get ready for an exciting garden safari with special guest speaker Krista Hamilton, State Entomologist! In this popular Learn2Grow workshop, kids will explore the fascinating world of insects and discover the many bugs that live and work alongside us in the garden.
Participants will learn about helpful garden insects, where to find them, and the important role they play in helping gardens grow and thrive. This interactive outdoor workshop encourages kids to observe nature up close while exploring the garden in a fun and engaging way.
🦋 Outdoor bug hunt adventure
🦗 Hands-on nature exploration
🐝 Great for curious kids and young nature lovers
This workshop will take place in the kids garden inside our Kane Street Community Garden.
Back by popular demand, this is one workshop you won’t want to miss! 🌱

🐝Learn2Grow Kids Workshop: Bee Kind to Pollinators
2026-07-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Kane Street Community Garden, 901 Kane Street, La Crosse, WI, 54603
Ever wonder what all the buzz is about pollinators? Join us for this fun and interactive Learn2Grow workshop as kids discover the important role bees, butterflies, and other pollinators play in helping gardens grow and thrive.
Participants will learn how pollinators support flowers, fruits, and vegetables while exploring ways we can help protect these important garden helpers. Kids will also get the chance to help renovate our garden bug hotel for the summer season!
🌸 Hands-on garden activities
🦋 Learn about bees and pollinators
🐞 Help refresh the garden bug hotel
This workshop will take place in the kids garden inside our Kane Street Community Garden and is perfect for young nature lovers and curious gardeners alike.
Come learn, explore, and help us create a welcoming space for our buzzing garden friends! 💚

🪱Learn2Grow Kids Workshop: Recycle with Worms
2026-07-24 09:00 - 10:00 | Kane Street Community Garden, 901 Kane Street, La Crosse, WI, 54603
What’s the dirt on worms? Come find out in this fun and fascinating Learn2Grow workshop all about nature’s ultimate recyclers!
Kids will discover the important role worms play in the garden, helping turn food scraps into rich, healthy soil that helps plants grow. Participants will also meet our worm farm ambassadors and learn how these wiggly helpers work behind the scenes to keep the garden thriving.
🌿 Meet our worm farm helpers
🪱 Learn how worms improve soil
♻️ Discover how nature recycles
This hands-on workshop will take place in the Kids Garden inside our Kane Street Community Garden and is perfect for curious young gardeners who aren’t afraid to dig in!
You’re sure to “dig” this one! 💚

🎨 Learn2Grow Kids Workshop: Plant Prints
2026-07-31 09:00 - 10:00 | Kane Street Community Garden, 901 Kane Street, La Crosse, WI, 54603
Nature is full of amazing shapes, patterns, and textures! Join us for this creative Learn2Grow workshop where kids will explore the different shapes found in plants and learn how they can help identify what’s growing in the garden.
Participants will use leaves, flowers, and other natural materials to create their own plant-inspired artwork to take home. This hands-on workshop combines gardening, nature exploration, and creativity in a fun outdoor setting.
🌿 Explore shapes and patterns in nature
🎨 Create your own plant-themed artwork
🍃 Fun outdoor learning experience
This workshop will take place in the kids garden inside our Kane Street Community Garden and is perfect for young artists, gardeners, and nature lovers alike.
Come get creative and discover the beauty growing all around us! 💚

🌾Learn2Grow Kids Workshop: Seed Saving
2026-08-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Kane Street Community Garden, 901 Kane Street, La Crosse, WI, 54603
It’s time to harvest the season’s growth! Join us for the final Learn2Grow workshop of the year as we discover the importance of saving seeds and how they help gardens continue to grow year after year.
Kids will learn how seeds are collected, preserved, and prepared for next season’s garden. Participants will also have the opportunity to take home seeds to plant and grow their own garden at home.
🌱 Learn how seeds are saved for future planting
🌻 Explore the life cycle of garden plants
🌾 Take-home seeds to start your own garden
This workshop will take place in the kids garden inside our Kane Street Community Garden and is a great way to celebrate everything we’ve grown together this season.
Come help us wrap up the growing season and get ready for next year’s garden! 💚
