Louisville Grows cultivates greener, healthier neighborhoods through urban horticulture, expanding the tree canopy, and workforce development to foster a city more connected to people and the planet.
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A thriving Louisville where every resident is empowered to create, nurture, enjoy green spaces and gardens, engage in meaningful work opportunities, and contribute to the health of their community.
Why It Matters
Louisville Grows was founded by a group of ”guerilla gardeners“ gathering to make seed bombs in their living rooms. Their goal was to spread the important.
Louisville Grows offers a wide variety of Programs. Check them out here.
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Don’t Miss Tree Week!
The Kentucky Arborist Association is excited to invite you to the KYTCC Tree Climbing Championship in Shelby Park, Oct 10–11!
This high-energy competition draws arborists, tree care professionals, and community members from across the region. The main competition takes place Saturday, Oct 11, and community partners will be tabling that day.
Louisville Grows will be on site with our information table and hosting a hands-on activity: Leaf Man! Work together to gather leaves and bring your own Leaf Man portrait to life.
Join us for this two-part training to become a certified Citizen Forester during Tree Week!
Part 1: Virtual Training – Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2025 | 6:00pm
Learn the fundamentals of urban forestry, tree planting, and the role of Citizen Foresters.
Part 2: Hands-On Planting – Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 | 10:00am-noon
Put your skills into action by planting trees alongside the Louisville Grows team and community volunteers.