Interested in raised beds gardens at home? Not sure where to start? Join this beginner-friendly class for an exploration of picking the right type of raised bed for you, and then get some hands-on practice in basic power tool use and simple wood carpentry. Attendees will not take home a raised bed, but will learn all the skills needed to make one. Class takes place at the Grassroots Gardens offices.

Classes are offered in partnership between the Massachusetts Avenue Project, Urban Roots Cooperative Garden Market, and Grassroots Gardens of WNY.

MAP is a nonprofit food hub and urban farm that promotes equity and access by connecting people to nutritious, local food. Located on Buffalo’s West Side, our dedicated staff and volunteers work in neighborhoods throughout Buffalo to build connections with people and work with them to build a food system that benefits people, the planet and our regional economy.

We offer culinary education classes on a sliding scale with the goal of bringing people together to share good food. Our classes promote cross cultural learning, teach recipes using fresh, nutritious seasonal produce, and educate on food preservation methods such as pickling and fermentation.

When you take a class at MAP, you are helping to support our mission to nurture the growth of a diverse, accessible, and equitable local food system, promote economic opportunities, and empower youth through social change education.