Greenfield Community College is celebrating its annual Spring Week with back-to-back events designed to promote environmental stewardship and community wellness. Residents, students and staff are invited to join the festivities on April 28 and 29, 2026.

The week kicks off with the Annual Garden Cleanup Day (April 28 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.) at GCC’s Outdoor Learning Lab. Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to help prepare the gardens for the upcoming growing season. No prior gardening experience is necessary, and volunteers are welcome to stay for an hour or the entire day.

On Wednesday, April 29 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. on the East Lawn, GCC nursing students and local human services groups will host the Community Health and Safety Expo focused on community safety. This event is free and open to the public with activities for all ages. Attendees can learn about CPR, stroke awareness, nutrition, sun safety, menstrual equity and family supports.

Event Highlights:

• Emergency Vehicles: Medical helicopter tours from UMass LifeFlight and a “Touch a Truck” experience featuring Greenfield Police and Fire vehicles.
• Community Partners: Booths from Tapestry Health, WIC, the Opioid Task Force, the RECOVER Project, Greenfield Health Department, Community Action of Franklin County and Happy Valley Nutrition.
• For GCC Students: A special scavenger hunt will be held, with free sundaes from Ice Cream Emergency as the prize.

For information about these and other events, visit our website.