Opportunities

Hello! During the workday we will installing a pathway at our 48th and Julian Food Forest to increase accessibility. Tasks may include digging/trenching, mulching, laying crusher fine for pathways and other physical tasks.  Please wear: Close toed s...

The food forest is in need of routine site upkeep, weeding, and watering.  We will mulch in the spring (May) and fall (Oct/Nov).Show up whenever you can between 5-7pm on the first Wednesday of every month.Meet at the covered pavilion picnic tables ...

Help support DUG's effort for our Grow A Garden program by packing various seed packets into their kits. This activity is good for people of all ages. It involves walking around so please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

Come build a garden with us! Denver Urban Gardens staff will be leading tasks such as plot construction, amending soil of growing areas, and building pathways at DUG's latest garden.

Denver Urban Gardens' Gilpin Community Garden needs some love! At this workday, we will be repairing plot borders, weeding, cleaning up the space, and preparing the soil to be planted. Please wear:LayersClosed-toe shoes Garden gloves (if you have s...

Join DUG staff in completing final touches necessary to open one of DUG's newest gardens for its first growing season! 

Come build a garden with us! Denver Urban Gardens staff will be leading tasks such as plot construction, amending soil of growing areas, and building pathways at DUG's latest garden.

Come build a garden with us! Denver Urban Gardens staff will be leading tasks such as plot construction, amending soil of growing areas, and building pathways at DUG's latest garden.

Help us share one of the garden’s most valuable resources—compost. This workday focuses on evenly distributing finished compost across garden plots. Compost improves soil health, increases water retention, and supports our regenerative gardening ...

Come join the first workday of the season at Sunshine Community Garden! We will be working on cleaning up our space before our gardeners start in May. Tasks may include: weeding, picking up trash, clearing pathways, tilling and amending plots, organ...

Join DUG’s education team for hands-on support at Building Healthy Soils workshop in our Compost series. The workshop begins promptly at 9:00am, but please arrive 60 min early at 8:00am at the Posner Center for International Development to car-po...

We have 3 openings for volunteers for our garden opening workday tomorrow.  We'd love to have you join us!Come and get your hands in the dirt, meet some new friends, and help getour community garden ready to plant!! Tasks may include weedig, garden ...

2nd Saturday of the Month | Nome Park Community Garden Join us for our monthly General Garden Care Workday, where many small tasks come together to keep the garden healthy, organized, and welcoming for everyone. This is a hands-on, flexible workday w...

We are looking for volunteers on 4/12 to help us complete our pathway project at the Morey Middle School Food Forest. The plan is for us to meet up at 840 E 14th Ave at 8:00am to build the final section of our pathway and wrap up no later than 12:00p...

Join us to get our garden spruced up and ready for the new growing season. We will be digging weeds, clearing pathways, prepping planting areas, and general updates to the garden space. 

Hello! During the workday we will be installing a pathway at Fairmont Food Forest to increase accessibility. Tasks may include digging/trenching, mulching, laying crusher fine for pathways and other physical tasks.  Please wear: Close toed shoes Lay...

Join DUG’s education team for hands-on support at Increasing Biodiversity with Pollinator Habitats workshop. The workshop begins promptly at 6:00pm, but please arrive an hour early at 5:00pm to assist with set up. This workshop will be held at t...

Come build a garden with us! Denver Urban Gardens staff will be leading tasks such as plot construction, amending soil of growing areas, and building pathways at DUG's latest garden.

Come build a garden with us! Denver Urban Gardens staff will be leading tasks such as plot construction, amending soil of growing areas, and building pathways at DUG's latest garden.

Join us at Whittier Garden for a fun, hands-on spring clean-up! We’ll be refreshing common areas, tidying perennial flower borders, organizing the shed, building new plots using reusable materials for raised beds or to designate plot borders, and d...

Join DUG’s education team to support our Growing an Oyster Mushroom Bed workshop. The workshop begins promptly at 10:00am, but please arrive an hour early at 9:00am to assist with set up.Please note the workshop will be held at the Posner Center f...

Greenway Garden will receive a big load of compost this week and we needs some support to get it off the street and into our garden beds! Many hands make light work! We'll use buckets and wheelbarrows to carry compost into the garden. Involves light...

Join us at Wild Sage Community Garden for our monthly 2nd Saturday workday. Although each workday will be different, you can expect the following:-Weeding-Light hauling, loading, moving-CommunityPlease wear closed toe shoes and sun protection. Bring...

Greenway Garden is now open for the season!We received a big load of compost this week and we needs some support to get it off the street and into our garden beds! We'll use buckets and wheelbarrows to carry compost into the garden. Involves light li...

This cozy school based community garden is in need of a little sprucing! We need all hands on deck for pulling weeds, turning compost, and spreading compost over these beds. It's time to prepare for the growing season. Come help us get this garden re...

DUG will be joining Slow Food Denver and We Don't Waste to facilitate a seed to plate to regenerate event! We will be planting herbs or leafy greens in pots with attendees while sharing about DUG's gardens and resources. You will be hosted by a DUG s...

Greenway Garden is now open for the season!We received a big load of compost this week and we needs some support to get it off the street and into our garden beds! We'll use buckets and wheelbarrows to carry compost into the garden. Involves light li...

Join us for a hands-on and engaging youth class at Steck Elementary School. You will join a DUG Youth Educator for the  Garden Pollination: Supporting  Pollinators and Crop Growth class for kids ranged K-5.  The class will begin with an introduc...

Join us for a hands-on and engaging youth class at Goldrick Elementary School. You will join a DUG Youth Educator for a bilingual class on chickens in the garden for third graders.  The class will begin with an introduction to the subject, followed...

Join us for a hands-on and engaging youth class at Wyatt Academy. You will join a DUG Youth Educator for Chickens in the Garden with children ages 5-6.   The class will begin with an introduction to the subject, followed by 3 activity rotations - ...

Join us for a hands-on and engaging youth class at Wyatt Academy. You will join a DUG Youth Educator for Soil Superheroes with children ages 5-6.   The class will begin with an introduction to the subject, followed by 3 activity rotations - this i...

This cozy school based community garden is in need of a little sprucing! We need all hands on deck for pulling weeds, turning compost, and spreading compost over these beds. It's time to prepare for the growing season. Come help us get this garden re...

Join us for a hands-on and engaging youth class at Samuels Elementary School. You will join a DUG Youth Educator for a bilingual class on chickens in the garden with kids K-5.  The class will begin with an introduction to the subject, followed by 3...

Join DUG’s educational team to support our Zero Waste Kitchen Practices workshop, a part of the Sustainability series for Earth Day. The workshop begins promptly at 6:00pm, but please arrive early at 4:30 PM to assist with set up. This workshop...

Join us for a hands-on and engaging youth class at Sabin World Elementary School You will join a DUG Youth Educator for Bilingual Soil Superheroes for kindergarteners. The class will begin with an introduction to the subject, followed by 3 activity r...

Join us for a hands-on and engaging youth class at Sabin World Elementary School You will join a DUG Youth Educator for Bilingual Soil Superheroes for kindergarteners. The class will begin with an introduction to the subject, followed by 3 activity r...

Help support DUG's effort for our Grow A Garden program by packing various seed packets into their kits. This activity is good for people of all ages. It involves counting and walking around indoors so please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

Come build a garden with us! Denver Urban Gardens staff will be leading tasks such as plot construction, amending soil of growing areas, and building pathways at DUG's latest garden.

Join us for a hands-on and engaging youth class at SOAR at Green Valley Ranch. You will join a DUG Youth Educator for Seeds of Wonder with kids ages 2-9. The class will begin with an introduction to the subject, followed by 3 activity rotations - th...

Join us to get our garden spruced up and ready for the new growing season. We will be digging weeds, clearing pathways, prepping planting areas, and general updates to the garden space. Bring sun protection, clothes that can get dirty, and a reusable...

Join us at Whittier Garden for a fun, hands-on spring clean-up! We’ll be refreshing common areas, tidying perennial flower borders, organizing the shed, building new plots using reusable materials for raised beds or to designate plot borders, and d...

Come join us to get our new community garden ready for its first season! Participants will be weeding, moving mulch, trash pick up, and general upkeep of our new space. Water and baked goods will be provided- please bring a water bottle! Also, please...

During the workday we will be planting trees at the new Glenbrook Community Garden. Tasks may include digging holes, moving mulch/compost with wheel barrows, planting trees and other physical tasks. Please wear:Close toed shoesClothes you don't mi...

Join us for a hands-on and engaging youth class at Johnson Elementary School. You will join a DUG Youth Educator for Garden of Wonder for 2nd graders. The class will begin with an introduction to the subject, followed by 3 activity rotations - this i...

Join us for a hands-on and engaging youth class at Doull Elementary School. You will join a DUG Youth Educator for Bilingual Soil Superheroes for kids ages 5-11.   The class will begin with an introduction to the subject, followed by 3 activity ro...

The Aurora Quest Community Garden needs love! Join us for a garden clean up to get the space set up for the growing season up ahead. Please bring: Sun protection Layers Gardening Gloves (If you have some!) Reusable Water Bottle Please wear: Cl...

During the workday we will be planting trees at the new Martinez Park Food Forest. Tasks may include digging holes, moving mulch/compost with wheel barrows, planting trees and other physical tasks. Please wear:Close toed shoesClothes you don't min...

Join us for a hands-on and engaging youth class at Johnson Elementary School. You will join a DUG Youth Educator for Seeds of Wonder for children grades K-5. The class will begin with an introduction to the subject, followed by 3 activity rotations -...

Join DUG’s education team to support our Basics of Organic Gardening workshop. The workshop begins promptly at 6:00pm, but please arrive an hour early at 5:00pm to assist with set up. This workshop will be held at the Posner Center for Interna...