The Sprout Des Moines Urban Youth Learning Garden at Drake will host a free open house on Saturday, Oct. 21, at 12 p.m. to celebrate new additions to the garden, share fall and winter gardening tips, and distribute samples of fresh produce. The open house will take place at the community garden located on the corner of Drake’s campus at Forest Avenue and 25th Street.

A pre-open house for Drake faculty and staff will be held on Friday, Oct. 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Faculty and staff are encouraged to stop by and enjoy their lunch break in the newly furnished garden.

The open house will feature the unveiling of a new porch swing and pergola. It will also include a local expert discussing fall and winter gardening, sampling of fresh produce, refreshments, music, and community fellowship.

The event is free and open to the public; donations of canned foods and personal hygiene products are accepted, but not required.

For more information on the event or garden, contact Amanda Martin at amanda.martin@drake.edu.

—Lindsay Finnell