Helper Engine to host seed-starting workshop in Kenilworth

Nonprofit partners with Recollab for gardening initiative kickoff event on April 5

Apr. 4, 2026 at 3:28am

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An abstract, out-of-focus image featuring blurred shapes and colors representing gardening tools, seed packets, and potted plants, conveying the atmospheric mood of a community-driven gardening initiative.The Helper Engine's seed-starting workshop aims to cultivate a community-driven gardening movement in the local area.Helper Today

The Helper Engine, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting local businesses and community projects in Helper, Utah, is collaborating with Recollab to host a seed-starting workshop on Sunday, April 5th. The event, taking place at the Old Store in Kenilworth, aims to kick off a broader gardening initiative in the area by teaching attendees how to start their own vegetable and herb gardens.

Why it matters

The seed-starting workshop is part of the Helper Engine's efforts to engage the local community and support initiatives that promote self-sufficiency and sustainability. By teaching residents gardening skills, the nonprofit hopes to lay the groundwork for a future community garden project that can provide fresh, locally-grown produce to the Helper area.

The details

The seed-starting workshop will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 5th. Attendees will receive all the necessary supplies to plant their own seed trays and get started on growing their own food. The $25 registration fee can be waived for those who express financial concerns, according to Helper Engine Vice-Chair Oran Stainbrook.

  • The seed-starting workshop will take place on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
  • The event will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The players

Helper Engine

A nonprofit organization in Helper, Utah that supports local businesses, facilitates community events, and oversees initiatives to improve the city.

Recollab

A partner organization collaborating with the Helper Engine to host the seed-starting workshop and kickstart a broader gardening initiative in the Helper area.

Oran Stainbrook

The Vice-Chair of the Helper Engine, who provided details about the seed-starting workshop and the nonprofit's plans for a future community garden project.

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What they’re saying

“The Helper Engine is a rebrand. So, Helper formerly had two separate 501 (c) (3) nonprofits. There was a Main Street America-affiliated board, as well as the Helper Arts Alliance, that oversaw the Helper Arts Festival. They thought it was a little redundant to have two, so they decided to combine them into a single nonprofit. The new board was brought on, and together we came up with the new name: Helper Engine.”

— Oran Stainbrook, Vice-Chair, Helper Engine

“We did a community listening effort that included an anonymous survey, So just trying to get a lot of feedback about what are the sorts of things that people want to see happening in Helper. And I had heard that there was interest in people learning how to garden and get more involved in learning how to grow their own food.”

— Oran Stainbrook, Vice-Chair, Helper Engine

“Long term, we want to work toward establishing an actual community garden project in Helper, and we have a site identified for that. But we thought a really easy way to start is just putting on a seed starting workshop for people who have never done it before. If it's intimidating, we're going to walk you through it and provide all the supplies so you can take home a planted seed tray and start growing your own vegetables and herbs.”

— Oran Stainbrook, Vice-Chair, Helper Engine

What’s next

The Helper Engine and Recollab plan to use the seed-starting workshop as a springboard for establishing a community garden project in Helper in the future.

The takeaway

The seed-starting workshop organized by the Helper Engine and Recollab demonstrates the nonprofit's commitment to engaging the local community and supporting initiatives that promote self-sufficiency and sustainability, laying the groundwork for a future community garden project that can provide fresh, locally-grown produce to the Helper area.