Benson Creative Gardens

Scattered across the Creative District, our pollinator gardens double as creative spaces, full of plants for natural dyeing, fairy gardens, nature experiments, and more. Browse guides, events, workshops, and ways to get involved below.

Try it at home!

Looking to get creative with nature? Browse our free activity guides below or scroll down to find an upcoming workshop or event in the neighborhood.

Natural Dyes

Use plants and flowers from the garden to color fabric at home

Seed Saving

Collect seeds so you can grow plants yourself next season.

Bug Hotels

Build a cozy home for bugs using simple natural materials.

Flower Pounding

Transfer the color and shape of real flowers onto paper or fabric

Events & Volunteer Opportunities

From garden cleanups to nature-inspired workshops, find all of the eco-friendly and creative events happening across the Benson Creative District below.

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Green Team Clean Up
Aug 2
Green Team Clean Up

Love the neighborhood? Come help keep it that way! Everyone is welcome to join our Sunday cleanups at 10 a.m., April–November. Meet behind Petshop at 2729 N. 62nd St.

Green Team Clean Up
Aug 9
Green Team Clean Up

Love the neighborhood? Come help keep it that way! Everyone is welcome to join our Sunday cleanups at 10 a.m., April–November. Meet behind Petshop at 2729 N. 62nd St.

BNA Neighborhood Clean up
Aug 15
BNA Neighborhood Clean up

The BNA hosts cleanups once a month, focusing on a different part of the neighborhood each time. Supplies provided, and new friends guaranteed. Every extra set of hands makes Benson a little more beautiful.

Green Team Clean Up
Aug 16
Green Team Clean Up

Love the neighborhood? Come help keep it that way! Everyone is welcome to join our Sunday cleanups at 10 a.m., April–November. Meet behind Petshop at 2729 N. 62nd St.

Green Team Clean Up
Aug 23
Green Team Clean Up

Love the neighborhood? Come help keep it that way! Everyone is welcome to join our Sunday cleanups at 10 a.m., April–November. Meet behind Petshop at 2729 N. 62nd St.

Green Team Clean Up
Aug 30
Green Team Clean Up

Love the neighborhood? Come help keep it that way! Everyone is welcome to join our Sunday cleanups at 10 a.m., April–November. Meet behind Petshop at 2729 N. 62nd St.

Green Team Clean Up
Sep 6
Green Team Clean Up

Love the neighborhood? Come help keep it that way! Everyone is welcome to join our Sunday cleanups at 10 a.m., April–November. Meet behind Petshop at 2729 N. 62nd St.

Green Team Clean Up
Sep 13
Green Team Clean Up

Love the neighborhood? Come help keep it that way! Everyone is welcome to join our Sunday cleanups at 10 a.m., April–November. Meet behind Petshop at 2729 N. 62nd St.