Volunteer: Monthly Garden Clean Up at Johnson School Community GardenAnother busy day of harvesting, clearing weeds, and general maintenance at Johnson School Community Garden! Program: Southern Spicy Peppers Another busy day of harvesting, clearing weeds, and general maintenance at Johnson School Community Garden! Program: Southern Spicy Peppers Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 11, 2025 Zip Code: 80219 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: August Workday at Applewood Community GardenWe would love to have as many volunteers as would like to come to our sweet little Garden at Applewood Community garden ! You will need to bring gloves, a water bottle and $5 each if you would like to stay and have pizza afterwards and socialize with Gardeners. We will be doing general garden maintenance Program: Southwest Sugar Snap Peas We would love to have as many volunteers as would like to come to our sweet little Garden at Applewood Community garden ! You will need to bring gloves, a water bottle and $5 each if you would like to stay and have pizza afterwards and socialize with Gardeners. We will be doing general garden maintenance Program: Southwest Sugar Snap Peas Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 11, 2025 Zip Code: 80401 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Final Cleanup at Foothills Community GardenThis is our final cleanup for the season. Wear comfortable work clothes and bring gloves. There are no bathrooms available on site. Water and snacks will be provided! Parking is available in the school lot. The garden is around the back through the gate by the fall field. Program: Southwest Sugar Snap Peas This is our final cleanup for the season. Wear comfortable work clothes and bring gloves. There are no bathrooms available on site. Water and snacks will be provided! Parking is available in the school lot. The garden is around the back through the gate by the fall field. Program: Southwest Sugar Snap Peas Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 11, 2025 Zip Code: 80228 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Mulch Day - Cook Park Food ForestJoin us for a morning of MULCHING! Help us begin our end of season preparation by buidling up the mulch layer in our food forest! We will also be expanding some of the garden beds for future plantings. All tools will be provided. Street parking is available. Recommend to bring: gloves watersunscreen/sun protection closed-toe shoesWe're excited to have you! Program: East Central Endive Join us for a morning of MULCHING! Help us begin our end of season preparation by buidling up the mulch layer in our food forest! We will also be expanding some of the garden beds for future plantings. All tools will be provided. Street parking is available. Recommend to bring: gloves watersunscreen/sun protection closed-toe shoesWe're excited to have you! Program: East Central Endive Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 11, 2025 Zip Code: 80224 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: 2nd Saturday Work Day at Samuels GardenEvery second Saturday, we hit the garden to tackle planned tasks that benefit the garden as a whole. Sometimes we have a specific project, and sometimes we pull weeds and turn the compost piles. We work at those planned goals for two hours and then often break to take care of our own plots and/or socialize. Many hands make light work, so all are welcome to join us. Bring your family and friends! Bring gloves if you have them (we have a bucket of random gloves of questionable quality) Wear appropriate clothing and sun protectionBring a refillable water bottle - drinking water will be providedProgram: East Central Endive Every second Saturday, we hit the garden to tackle planned tasks that benefit the garden as a whole. Sometimes we have a specific project, and sometimes we pull weeds and turn the compost piles. We work at those planned goals for two hours and then often break to take care of our own plots and/or socialize. Many hands make light work, so all are welcome to join us. Bring your family and friends! Bring gloves if you have them (we have a bucket of random gloves of questionable quality) Wear appropriate clothing and sun protectionBring a refillable water bottle - drinking water will be providedProgram: East Central Endive Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 80237 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Garden Border Repair DayWe will be replacing wood borders around 6 plots, reinforcing the corners around all beds with corner brackets, and adding number tags to the large plots What to Bring: Work gloves Water bottle (we'll have a water canister available) Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)We'll Provide: Light snacks Water canister for water refills All tools and materialsLocation and/or Parking NotesWe are located at 755 Fulton St, Aurora, CO 80010. There is ample parking along the pickleball courts and along the front of Fulton Park. There is street parking available as well if needed. There is a port-a-potty on site for your convenience. Program: Aurora / Eastern Eggplants We will be replacing wood borders around 6 plots, reinforcing the corners around all beds with corner brackets, and adding number tags to the large plots What to Bring: Work gloves Water bottle (we'll have a water canister available) Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)We'll Provide: Light snacks Water canister for water refills All tools and materialsLocation and/or Parking NotesWe are located at 755 Fulton St, Aurora, CO 80010. There is ample parking along the pickleball courts and along the front of Fulton Park. There is street parking available as well if needed. There is a port-a-potty on site for your convenience. Program: Aurora / Eastern Eggplants Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 12, 2025 Zip Code: 80010 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: 3rd Thursday at Nome Park Community GardenJoin us in keeping Nome Park Community Garden beautiful and thriving! This vibrant space is home to gardeners from all walks of life, and we need helping hands to care for pathways, tend pollinator plants, and support seasonal projects. Whether you have a green thumb or love being outside, your time makes a real difference in this diverse, welcoming space. Dig in, connect with the earth, and grow something great. Program: Aurora / Eastern Eggplants Join us in keeping Nome Park Community Garden beautiful and thriving! This vibrant space is home to gardeners from all walks of life, and we need helping hands to care for pathways, tend pollinator plants, and support seasonal projects. Whether you have a green thumb or love being outside, your time makes a real difference in this diverse, welcoming space. Dig in, connect with the earth, and grow something great. Program: Aurora / Eastern Eggplants Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 80010 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Food Forest Prep at Martinez Park!Hello! During the workday we will breaking ground on the new food forest at Martinez Park. Tasks may include digging/trenching, terracing, mulching, laying crusher fine for pathways and other physical tasks. Please wear: Close toed shoes Layers/sun protection Clothes you don't mind getting dirtyBring a reusable water bottle! DUG will provide all of the needed tools/materials, as well as light snacks and a water jug. Please arrive with ample time to find parking and check in, we will begin orientation promptly at 9:00am. Program: Central Cucumbers Hello! During the workday we will breaking ground on the new food forest at Martinez Park. Tasks may include digging/trenching, terracing, mulching, laying crusher fine for pathways and other physical tasks. Please wear: Close toed shoes Layers/sun protection Clothes you don't mind getting dirtyBring a reusable water bottle! DUG will provide all of the needed tools/materials, as well as light snacks and a water jug. Please arrive with ample time to find parking and check in, we will begin orientation promptly at 9:00am. Program: Central Cucumbers Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 17, 2025 Zip Code: 80204 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Food Forest Prep at Martinez Park!Hello! During the workday we will breaking ground on the new food forest at Martinez Park. Tasks may include digging/trenching, terracing, mulching, laying crusher fine for pathways and other physical tasks. Please wear: Close toed shoes Layers/sun protection Clothes you don't mind getting dirtyBring a reusable water bottle! DUG will provide all of the needed tools/materials, as well as light snacks and a water jug. Please arrive with ample time to find parking and check in, we will begin orientation promptly at 1:00pm. Program: Central Cucumbers Hello! During the workday we will breaking ground on the new food forest at Martinez Park. Tasks may include digging/trenching, terracing, mulching, laying crusher fine for pathways and other physical tasks. Please wear: Close toed shoes Layers/sun protection Clothes you don't mind getting dirtyBring a reusable water bottle! DUG will provide all of the needed tools/materials, as well as light snacks and a water jug. Please arrive with ample time to find parking and check in, we will begin orientation promptly at 1:00pm. Program: Central Cucumbers Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 17, 2025 Zip Code: 80204 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Fall Workday | Laying Gravel and Raising BedsWe will be laying gravel and raising garden beds by adding lumbar on all four sides. Wear layers as we're approaching those fall days, but the sun might be out! Bring water, snacks, etc. There's no bathrooms onsite, but we're around many residences willing to share, or businesses nearby!
Program: Midtown Mung Beans We will be laying gravel and raising garden beds by adding lumbar on all four sides. Wear layers as we're approaching those fall days, but the sun might be out! Bring water, snacks, etc. There's no bathrooms onsite, but we're around many residences willing to share, or businesses nearby!
Program: Midtown Mung Beans Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 18, 2025 Zip Code: 80212 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: October 18 Compost Workshop SupportJoin DUG’s educational team for hands-on support at Learn To Compost, a part of the Composting series. The workshop begins promptly at 9:00am, but please arrive 45 minutes early at 8:15am to assist with set up. Please note the workshop will be held at the Gove Community Garden. Your responsibilities may include: Set up/clean up Checking in attendees PhotographySupporting compost instructorsYou will also have the opportunity to sit in during the workshop and learn the content while offering your support. Once the workshop is concluded at 11am, you will support with clean up and any "check out" processes. Clean up/check out should take 30 minutes, and your volunteer shift will end at 11:30am. Please note the workshop will be held at the Gove Community Garden. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Denver Urban Gardens! Program: Special Projects and Opportunities Team (SPOT) Join DUG’s educational team for hands-on support at Learn To Compost, a part of the Composting series. The workshop begins promptly at 9:00am, but please arrive 45 minutes early at 8:15am to assist with set up. Please note the workshop will be held at the Gove Community Garden. Your responsibilities may include: Set up/clean up Checking in attendees PhotographySupporting compost instructorsYou will also have the opportunity to sit in during the workshop and learn the content while offering your support. Once the workshop is concluded at 11am, you will support with clean up and any "check out" processes. Clean up/check out should take 30 minutes, and your volunteer shift will end at 11:30am. Please note the workshop will be held at the Gove Community Garden. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Denver Urban Gardens! Program: Special Projects and Opportunities Team (SPOT) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 18, 2025 Zip Code: 80206 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Fairmont Food Forest Mulch-a-thonIt’s fall, which means it’s time to mulch our food forest! We will have loads of wood chips and will be using wheelbarrows, pitchforks, shovels and rakes to mulch the food forest and help with weed suppression and water retention at the site. If you have gloves, please bring them, along with a water bottle, sunscreen, and layers (we tend to warm up fast once we get moving). The food forest is located on the north side of the playground; you can park in the parking lot off of 3rd and Elati. Program: Central Cucumbers It’s fall, which means it’s time to mulch our food forest! We will have loads of wood chips and will be using wheelbarrows, pitchforks, shovels and rakes to mulch the food forest and help with weed suppression and water retention at the site. If you have gloves, please bring them, along with a water bottle, sunscreen, and layers (we tend to warm up fast once we get moving). The food forest is located on the north side of the playground; you can park in the parking lot off of 3rd and Elati. Program: Central Cucumbers Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 25, 2025 Zip Code: 80206 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: October 25 Education Workshop SupportJoin DUG’s educational team for hands-on support at Seed Saving, a part of the Organic Growing series. The workshop begins promptly at 9:00am, but please arrive an hour early at 8:00am to assist with set up. Please note this workshop will be held at Posner Center for International Development. Your responsibilities may include: Set up/clean up Checking in attendees Any other needs during the workshopCheck out/assisting with exit surveysYou will also have the opportunity to sit in during the workshop and learn the content while offering your support. Once the workshop is concluded at 11am, you will support with clean up and any "check out" processes. Clean up/check should take 45 minutes, and your volunteer shift will end at 11:45am. Please note the workshop will be held at the Posner Center for International Development. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Denver Urban Gardens! Program: Special Projects and Opportunities Team (SPOT) Join DUG’s educational team for hands-on support at Seed Saving, a part of the Organic Growing series. The workshop begins promptly at 9:00am, but please arrive an hour early at 8:00am to assist with set up. Please note this workshop will be held at Posner Center for International Development. Your responsibilities may include: Set up/clean up Checking in attendees Any other needs during the workshopCheck out/assisting with exit surveysYou will also have the opportunity to sit in during the workshop and learn the content while offering your support. Once the workshop is concluded at 11am, you will support with clean up and any "check out" processes. Clean up/check should take 45 minutes, and your volunteer shift will end at 11:45am. Please note the workshop will be held at the Posner Center for International Development. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Denver Urban Gardens! Program: Special Projects and Opportunities Team (SPOT) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 25, 2025 Zip Code: 80205 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: 4th Sunday Work Day at Samuels GardenEvery fourth Sunday, we hit the garden to tackle planned tasks that benefit the garden as a whole. Sometimes we have a specific project, and sometimes we pull weeds and turn the compost piles. We work at those planned goals for two hours and then often break to take care of our own plots and/or socialize. Many hands make light work, so all are welcome to join us. Bring your family and friends! Bring gloves if you have them (we have a bucket of random gloves of questionable quality)Wear appropriate clothing and sun protectionBring a refillable water bottle - drinking water will be providedProgram: East Central Endive Every fourth Sunday, we hit the garden to tackle planned tasks that benefit the garden as a whole. Sometimes we have a specific project, and sometimes we pull weeds and turn the compost piles. We work at those planned goals for two hours and then often break to take care of our own plots and/or socialize. Many hands make light work, so all are welcome to join us. Bring your family and friends! Bring gloves if you have them (we have a bucket of random gloves of questionable quality)Wear appropriate clothing and sun protectionBring a refillable water bottle - drinking water will be providedProgram: East Central Endive Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 80237 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: October 30 Mushroom Workshop SupportJoin DUG’s educational team for hands-on support at Mushroom Pumpkins, a part of the Growing Mushrooms series. The workshop begins promptly at 6:00pm, but please arrive an hour early at 5:00pm to assist with set up. Please note this workshop will be held at Posner Center for International Development. Your responsibilities may include: Set up/clean up Checking in attendees Any other needs during the workshopCheck out/assisting with exit surveysYou will also have the opportunity to sit in during the workshop and learn the content while offering your support. Once the workshop is concluded at 8pm, you will support with clean up and any "check out" processes. Clean up/check should take 45 minutes, and your volunteer shift will end at 8:45pm. Please note the workshop will be held at the Posner Center for International Development. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Denver Urban Gardens! Program: Special Projects and Opportunities Team (SPOT) Join DUG’s educational team for hands-on support at Mushroom Pumpkins, a part of the Growing Mushrooms series. The workshop begins promptly at 6:00pm, but please arrive an hour early at 5:00pm to assist with set up. Please note this workshop will be held at Posner Center for International Development. Your responsibilities may include: Set up/clean up Checking in attendees Any other needs during the workshopCheck out/assisting with exit surveysYou will also have the opportunity to sit in during the workshop and learn the content while offering your support. Once the workshop is concluded at 8pm, you will support with clean up and any "check out" processes. Clean up/check should take 45 minutes, and your volunteer shift will end at 8:45pm. Please note the workshop will be held at the Posner Center for International Development. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Denver Urban Gardens! Program: Special Projects and Opportunities Team (SPOT) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 30, 2025 Zip Code: 80205 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: November 6th Preservation Workshop SupportJoin DUG’s educational team for hands-on support at Wild Sodas, Herbal Meads, and Shrubs , a part of the Preservation series. The workshop begins promptly at 6:00pm, but please arrive an hour early at 5:00pm to assist with set up. Your responsibilities may include: Food PreparationAssisting the instructor with any needed tasks during the workshopSet Up/Check InCheck out/assisting with exit surveys Clean UpNOTE: We are looking for two volunteers who are interested in volunteering for the entire in the Preservation Series as consistency is needed for these workshops! Preservation Series: Preserving the Flavor of Summer - 8/7/25 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMCanning Jams & Fruit Preserves - 8/21/25 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMVinegar Pickles & Vegetable Canning - 9/4/25 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMIntro to Fermented Vegetables - 9/18/25 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMApple Preservation : Cider to Fruit Leather - 10/9/25 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMWild Sodas, Herbal Meads, and Shrubs - 11/6/25 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMYou will also have the opportunity to sit in during the workshop and learn the content while offering your support. Once the workshop is concluded at 8pm, you will support with clean up and any "check out" processes. Clean up/check should take 45 minutes, and your volunteer shift will end at 8:45pm. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Denver Urban Gardens! Program: Special Projects and Opportunities Team (SPOT) Join DUG’s educational team for hands-on support at Wild Sodas, Herbal Meads, and Shrubs , a part of the Preservation series. The workshop begins promptly at 6:00pm, but please arrive an hour early at 5:00pm to assist with set up. Your responsibilities may include: Food PreparationAssisting the instructor with any needed tasks during the workshopSet Up/Check InCheck out/assisting with exit surveys Clean UpNOTE: We are looking for two volunteers who are interested in volunteering for the entire in the Preservation Series as consistency is needed for these workshops! Preservation Series: Preserving the Flavor of Summer - 8/7/25 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMCanning Jams & Fruit Preserves - 8/21/25 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMVinegar Pickles & Vegetable Canning - 9/4/25 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMIntro to Fermented Vegetables - 9/18/25 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMApple Preservation : Cider to Fruit Leather - 10/9/25 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMWild Sodas, Herbal Meads, and Shrubs - 11/6/25 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMYou will also have the opportunity to sit in during the workshop and learn the content while offering your support. Once the workshop is concluded at 8pm, you will support with clean up and any "check out" processes. Clean up/check should take 45 minutes, and your volunteer shift will end at 8:45pm. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Denver Urban Gardens! Program: Special Projects and Opportunities Team (SPOT) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Nov 6, 2025 Zip Code: 80205 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Food Forest Mulching at 48th and Julian!Come spread woodchip mulch and clean up the food forest at 48th and Julian to prepare for the winter! Mulch helps the soil retain water while suppressing weeds, keeping our fledgling fruit trees and bushes healthy. Tasks may also include weeding, digging, and other physical tasks. Please wear: Close toed shoesLayers/sun protection Clothes you don't mind getting dirtyBring a reusable water bottle! DUG will provide all of the needed tools/materials, as well as light snacks and a water jug. Please arrive with ample time to find parking and check in, we will begin orientation promptly at 9:00am. Program: Midtown Mung Beans Come spread woodchip mulch and clean up the food forest at 48th and Julian to prepare for the winter! Mulch helps the soil retain water while suppressing weeds, keeping our fledgling fruit trees and bushes healthy. Tasks may also include weeding, digging, and other physical tasks. Please wear: Close toed shoesLayers/sun protection Clothes you don't mind getting dirtyBring a reusable water bottle! DUG will provide all of the needed tools/materials, as well as light snacks and a water jug. Please arrive with ample time to find parking and check in, we will begin orientation promptly at 9:00am. Program: Midtown Mung Beans Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Nov 7, 2025 Zip Code: 80221 Allow Groups: No |