The Cambridge Half Marathon and 5K is happening this fall, and we are so excited to be a part of it! One of our runners, Isabella Ferraiuolo, is running the half-marathon in support of CitySprouts.

Dig It! 2026, on Wednesday, April 15th, celebrated the 25th anniversary of CitySprouts! We are so proud of all the work that has been put into getting kids learning outside and cultivating curiosity and wonder in their own school gardens. We can’t thank our sponsors, partners, and supporters enough for everything they have given to make this all possible. No matter how much or how little you have been involved with CitySprouts, this celebration is for our entire community!

Youth Education Coordinator Emaline provides a glimpse into the type of curriculum students experience through CitySprouts’ programming. Experience the colorful perspectives students share with one another as their curiosity is nurtured in hands-on activities!

CitySprouts is celebrating a milestone year with the launch of our 25th garden at the Cambridge Community Center! Through gardening, soil science, and delicious cooking projects, CitySprouts’ Green Team afterschool program has blossomed into a dynamic learning space where young people thrive. This blog gives you a glimpse of how a small spark between community members grew into a flourishing collaboration and what’s sprouting next for our 25th year.

At CitySprouts, our impact extends beyond staff and educators. Volunteers and interns play a vital role in supporting programs and nurturing our gardens in the Summer when students are away. CitySprouts intern Claire writes about the impact of getting involved in the CitySprouts community.

This summer, Claire and Westley joined CitySprouts as Summer Interns through the Forest Foundation, diving into administrative work and supporting all three Green Team Program sites! Read Claire’s reflection on their hands-on summer and the impact they helped make.

CitySprouts’ Summer Green Team program is full of hands-on adventures- one of the highlights being kayaking along the Charles River. Summer Intern Claire Murphy shares how weekly field trips like this make the Green Team experience a powerful blend of exploration, learning, and connection to the natural world.

Over the course of the school year, CitySprouts’ school gardens became spaces for hands-on learning, growth, and joy. Students explored plant life cycles, ecosystems, and the rhythms of the seasons while asking some silly questions along the way. From shy first encounters with worms to confident garden leadership, we watched young people grow in knowledge, confidence, and curiosity. This blog looks back on the moments, lessons, and laughter that made this year unforgettable.

CitySprouts’ afterschool Green Team at the Cambridge Community Center spent the year digging into plant research, hands-on gardening, and joyful learning. Each student chose a plant to study—like apples, orchids, or mangoes—and created vibrant posters showcasing their discoveries. At CCC’s end-of-year Awards Night, families celebrated the students’ hard work with a colorful display of plants and research. Read the full blog to learn how curiosity and community blossomed throughout the year!

Alex leads CitySprouts’ afterschool and summer Green Team programs, drawing on over a decade of experience in environmental education. He’s passionate about using gardening to inspire curiosity, build life skills, and connect young people to nature and community. Outside of work, Alex enjoys jazz, spring walks with his dog, and exploring hidden green spaces around the city. Learn more about Alex in the blog!