GP Grows: On Tour is a free outdoor learning series that invites residents to explore community gardens and orchards across Grande Prairie throughout the growing season. Each drop-in session includes practical gardening tips, hands-on learning opportunities and a chance to connect with local green spaces while learning about edible landscapes, pollinators, harvesting, tree care and more. Events are open to all experience levels, no registration is required and attendees at each session can enter for a chance to win a fruit tree and berry bush.

GP Grows: On Tour – Discover the New GP Grows Learning Garden

Drop in for an evening of outdoor learning at the Dave Barr Learning Garden and Orchard and explore Grande Prairie’s newest community growing space.

Date: May 27, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Dave Barr Learning Garden and Orchard – 9353 Prairie Road

Event Activities:
Explore the new Learning Garden addition, discover what’s growing in the space and take part in a guided orchard tour.

GP Grows: On Tour – Pollinators and Pests

Drop in for an educational evening in the park and learn about pollinators, common garden pests and ways to support healthy growing spaces.

Date: June 17, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Dalen Park – 77 Avenue and 98 Street

Event Activities:
Learn about pollinators, common garden pests and practical ways to support healthy gardens and growing spaces throughout the season.

GP Grows: On Tour – Harvest Highlights

Drop in for an evening at the orchard and discover tips and ideas for making the most of your garden harvest throughout the growing season.

Date: July 15, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Highland Park Orchard – Elvera Grotkowski Park (91A Avenue and 98 Street)

Event Activities:
Learn harvesting tips, seasonal garden ideas and practical ways to enjoy and use what you grow at home.

GP Grows: On Tour – Tree Care and Maintenance

Drop in for an evening at the community orchard and learn about tree care, maintenance and the important role trees play in supporting healthy local green spaces.

Date: August 12, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Crystal Heights Community Orchard – 113 Avenue and 89B Street

Event Activities:
Learn practical tree care and maintenance tips, explore the community orchard and discover how healthy trees support Grande Prairie’s urban forest and green spaces.

GP Grows: On Tour – Putting Your Garden to Bed

Drop in for an evening at the Dave Barr Learning Garden and Orchard and learn how to prepare your garden for the fall and winter months ahead.

Date: September 9, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Dave Barr Learning Garden and Orchard – 9353 Prairie Road
Event Activities:
Learn practical end-of-season gardening tips, discover ways to prepare your garden for colder weather and explore the Learning Garden and Orchard before the growing season wraps up.

For more details, visit cityofgp.com/gpgrows.

Events run rain or shine but will be cancelled and rescheduled when severe weather is present.