Join us in celebrating the kickoff of the growing season at Westchester Land Trust’s food pantry garden, Sugar Hill Farm, in this family-friendly event!

Have you been interested in starting a garden of your own, but aren’t sure where to begin? Or are you feeling inspired to get your hands dirty and help fight hunger in our community? Come explore the possibilities and get to know WLT Staff and our partners in local sustainable agriculture at this open house at our headquarters in Bedford Hills.

We’ll gather to plant the first seeds of the season, using garden tools forged from firearms during last year’s Guns to Garden Tools event, a symbolic reminder of the healing power of connection to nature. Bring your mini up-and-coming farmers to learn about local growing through story time with Farmer Marc, enjoy nature-based crafts for all ages, and free children’s books to take home.

Refreshments will be served and there will be opportunities to win a raffle and other prizes. Plus, take home free seeds to start a garden of your own and learn about local sustainable agriculture with farmer Allison Turcan of DIG Farm, soil health and nutrient density with Ellen Best, Karen Simons, and Joe Mulligan of the Bionutrient Food Association, and foraging and herbalism with Livia Fleming of the Wild Roots Project.

Learn about our garden volunteer program, which welcomes all ages and abilities to connect with each other, the environment, and their food, through hands-on experience. Last year, with the help of our volunteers, over 2,100 lbs. of fresh produce was grown at Sugar Hill Farm and donated to local pantries. That’s over 10,000 servings!

Connect with us and find out how YOU can help make a difference in your community and leave empowered with the knowledge of how to grow locally and sustainably.

Day + Time: Saturday, April 4, 2026, 10am-12pm, RAIN OR SHINE

Getting There + Parking: Westchester Land Trust’s Sugar Hill Farm, 403 Harris Rd. Bedford Hills, NY.

Accessibility: We have a wheelchair ramp for ease of access to the building. Please reach out if you require accommodations; we are happy to oblige!

Safety: Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you plan on joining in the planting activity, please wear long pants and long sleeves that you don’t mind getting dirty.

Register here.