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About
- About COCG
  
  The Coalition of Community Gardens supports community gardening, shares knowledge and resources, grows a sustainable framework through advocacy and public policy, and cultivates individual and community health.
- Background
- What We Do
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- Get Involved Template
  
  Join a Garden
  
  Volunteer
  
  Attend an Event
  
  Membership
  
  Sponsorship
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- About Resource Hub
  
  We are here to help you start, build, plant, and maintain a community garden full of veggies, flowers and get connected to the community of gardeners.
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    Want to be more connected and at the same time help strengthen community gardens in Tampa Bay? Join us as a member! See all the benefits here.
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Creepy Crawlies at VISTA Gardens

Saturday, October 18th | VISTA Gardens

Event

Date, Time and Location

Date: Saturday, October 18th, 2025 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: VISTA Gardens (13572 South Village Drive, Tampa, Florida, 33618)

Are you brave enough for insect encounters in the garden?

Then, bug out at this free educational event!

Scavenger hunt, insect crafts, insect tasting, carnivorous plant demo, bug crawl nature walk, face painting, and more! For all ages 3-103.

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Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or just starting to dig in the dirt, we’re thrilled to have you join our gardening community. So grab your gloves and a sense of curiosity—there’s a place for you here, and we can’t wait to grow together!

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Creepy Crawlies at VISTA Gardens

Date, Time and Location

Are you brave enough for insect encounters in the garden?

Then, bug out at this free educational event!

Scavenger hunt, insect crafts, insect tasting, carnivorous plant demo, bug crawl nature walk, face painting, and more! For all ages 3-103.

Get Involved

About the Coalition of Community Gardens

Contact Us

Date, Time and Location

Are you brave enough for insect encounters in the garden?

Then, bug out at this free educational event!

Scavenger hunt, insect crafts, insect tasting, carnivorous plant demo, bug crawl nature walk, face painting, and more! For all ages 3-103.

Get Involved

About the Coalition of Community Gardens

Contact Us

1st Annual Community Garden Tour