Events & Workshops
The garden offers many events and free workshops throughout the growing season.
2026 Workshops and Events:
Friday Food Drives
Our vision is a community that thrives because all people are valued and nourished through meaningful connections and healthy, affordable food.
We invite you to support community food access by donating non perishable food items to the Little Free Pantry at ADCG, Fridays from 10 am - noon. Foods donated directly support the Little Free Pantry at ADCG, open 7 days dawn to dusk, and will be shared with neighboring pantries and meal sites.
Can't make it on Fridays? The Woods Maine, located at 400 Main St in Norway, has generously offered to be an additional drop site.
We will also be welcoming volunteers to help us keep the free soup fridge stocked! If you're interested in helping out, please email: programs@alandaycommunitygarden.org
or text (207) 346 -0708
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Friday, March 27th at 1PM to 4PM
Alan Day Pruning and Orchard Maintenance Workshop
Hosted by Alan Day Community Garden, this annual workshop is always a rewarding and fun opportunity to gather with fellow orchard enthusiasts, learn essential pruning techniques and help care for the food forest. This event is free and open to all. Come ready to learn, connect, and enjoy time in the orchard!
The workshop is free for everyone, resister now by emailing alandaycommunitygarden@gmail.com. Or just show up! Registration is not required.
Join Nicole Heker in the ADCG kitchen to learn how to process elderberries into syrup for fortified winter immunity. All ingredients are included in registration and you will go home with a bottle of elderberry syrup. Get ready to roll up your sleeves for this hands-on experience! Registration required, suggested donation $40.
Join Abbie Sewall in the ADCG kitchen to learn about soil preparation, planting, growing, propagating, harvesting,
and how to process elderberries into syrup for fortified winter immunity. Abbie’s favorite syrup recipes will also be shared. Abbie’s goal is to turn all of us into Maine elderberry growers!
Registration required, minimum suggested donation $25.
We will not be making syrup during this workshop, but stay tuned for more information on our syrup making event on Friday, March 6th!
Tuesday, February 17th at 10am & 1pm
Fresh Pasta Making
With Holly Stuhr
Join Holly Stuhr in the Community Kitchen! We are offering two different, two hour sessions of hands on fresh pasta making. We can host 12 people per class and anyone over the age of 10 can sign up. Come alone or with a friend or family member. Making fresh pasta is fun for all ages!
Please fill out a registration form for each participant individually:
Learn simple techniques and easy add-ins to make cooking easy, flavorful, and more nutritious. Led by kitchen enthusiast Sandi Butcher, we’ll turn everyday pantry staples into comforting, affordable meals that feed a family for under $10. This workshop is free and open to the public. Registration is required.
Stay tuned for these future events:
Date Postponed
Community Meal:
Taste of the Middle East
Celebrate community and experience the bold and nourishing flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine with vegetarian chef & beloved ADCG volunteer, Keren Besso. This community meal will double as a going-away and birthday party for Keren as we wish her the best of luck in her next adventures. All are welcome.
The dinner will be held at Alan Day Community Garden: 26 Whitman St., Norway. In the event of rain, we will move indoors to Fare Share Co-op & CEBE's commons.
Suggested donation $50-$10. Capacity is limited & registration is required.
Fridays, July through August, 5:00 to 8:00pm
Join us every Friday in July and August for our Farmers' Market!
There will be a variety of local vendors, wood-fired pizza, live music, kids' activities, and more!
We accept cash, credit/debit, and SNAP/EBT for purchases and are a participant in Maine Harvest Bucks.
COMING JUNE, 2026
Light the Garden
Join us for our annual fundraiser and garden party! There will be great food, live music, and a silent auction during the event.
Sliding scale entrance fee of $50-$20 per person.
COMING MAY, 2026
Organic Seedling Sale
Come choose from a wide variety of vegetable, herb, and flower seedlings for your garden, available by donation.
Maine Master Gardener Volunteers will be onsite to answer your gardening questions and direct you to quality horticultural resources.
Learn about ADCG, our Youth Leadership Program, Farmers' Market, CSA, and more!
COMING APRIL, 2026
Earth Day Norway
Give back to celebrate Earth Day!
Join cleanup teams to help keep toxic plastics out of local rivers and waterways, enjoy acommunity lunch from the ADCG community kitchen, and participate in free workshops and family friendly activities at the garden.
Donations are encouraged. 26 Whitman St., Norway
COMING MARCH, 2026
Pruning and Orchard Maintenance Workshop
Join Richard Hodges of ReTree Us for a hands on learning experience in fruit tree pruning and orchard maintenance.
This event is free and open to the public!
Restorative Community Training
At this training, we will learn how to:
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create a sense of belonging and inclusivity
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practice specific methods to make group decision making more effective
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host community conversations where people are better prepared to listen to diverse voices in a mindful and respectful way
This workshop will be facilitated by Katey Branch and Brendan Schauffler as a collaborative event between the Alan Day Community Garden and the Oxford County Wellness Collaborative.
This is a free event, open to all, and lunch will be provided.
Yoga in the Garden
Join Katey Branch outdoors at ADCG for a community yoga class. This class welcomes all abilities and experience levels. Please bring a mat if you have one!
The class is free to attend.
February 13th-14th, 2026
15th Annual Snowshoe Festival
Enjoy an evening filled with food, dance and community. Alan Day Community Garden, Fare Share Food Co op, Lights Out Gallery, Norway Brewing Company, and Western Foothills Land Trust invite you to a special Community Dinner and Contra Dance event to kick off the 2026 Norway Maine Snowshoe Festival.
This gathering is not just a celebration but a tribute to the late Mellie Dunham, a cherished native Norway fiddle player and snowshoe maker. Enjoy delicious local fare, and celebrate our unique community partnerships. As the plates are cleared, the party will move upstairs for a lively Contra Dance.
Tickets are limited, so make sure to secure your spot quickly!
Where to find us
All the events and workshops are held at the garden: 26 Whitman Street, Norway, Maine, 04268