* INDEPENDENT OPPORTUNITY *
This opportunity is offered to you through the CYL nonprofit partner network, by our partner Denver Urban Gardens at various farm and garden locations! Urban agriculture is part of the long-term solution to food insecurity. Because these events are hosted by DUG, a CYL STAFF MEMBER WILL NOT BE ON SITE for these events.
Support Food Forests and Community Gardens
led by Denver Urban Gardens
DUG currently operates 190+ community gardens, creating spaces where people come together in pursuit of growing organic food while becoming more connected with the earth and each other. Our volunteers play such a valuable role in cultivating our gardens, and we couldn’t do it without you! DUG will provide all the instructions, materials, and training needed to ensure you have a successful day.
We have so many exciting ways to plug into our community gardens and food forests sites.
DUG couldn’t do their work without you and they are always grateful to be growing alongside you.
No age restrictions, but if you are under 18 then we ask that students and parents sign this waiver: https://form.jotform.
Join DUG at the following volunteer opportunities:
Wednesday, March 29th: 9-12pm
Food Forest Preparation at the Urban Farm
10200 Smith Rd, Denver, CO 80239
- We will be preparing our 6th food forest site at the Urban Farm! We will be preparing the land to plant food-producing trees and perennial plants. This will include digging sunken basins, laying mulch, loosening the soil, cleaning up the site, and more. Come ready to get dirty!
- Join us after the event for a tour of the Urban Farm
- How to sign up: Register here!
Saturday, April 1: 12-2pm
Garden Support at McMeen Community Garden
1000 South Holly Street, Denver, CO
- Set McMeen Community Garden up for a bountiful garden season by preparing compost bins, clearing unused plots, cleaning up community spaces, cutting landscape fabric, and spreading mulch.
- How to sign up: Register here!
Friday, April 7: 9-12pm
Food Forest Preparation at Ute Trail Food Forest
13600 W Jewell Ave, Lakewood, CO 80228
- Prepare the land at our upcoming Ute Trail Food Forest site by digging sunken basins, laying mulch, loosening the soil, cleaning up the site, and more! This will help us set up the soil to provide for happy, healthy fruit trees and edible perennial plants.
- How to sign up: Register here!
Saturday, April 15: 9-2pm
Garden bed preparation at Murphy Creek Community Garden
611 South Flat Rock Street, Aurora, CO 80018
- Help prepare garden beds and plots for the season at Murphy Creek by cleaning up unused plots, setting up communal areas, and supporting the community gardeners in their preparation projects
- How to sign up: Register here!
Saturday, April 15: 10-2pm
Garden Support at Jefferson Green Community Garden
9000 W Floyd Ave., Lakewood CO 80227
- Set our garden network up for an amazing season growing food! Help prepare and clean up common areas and lay pathways with the Jefferson Green community gardeners!
- How to sign up: Register here!
How to Register for these events:
1. Respond to your preferred shift on our site so we are in the know that you are attending and can follow up with you with any information we need to share.
2. In the above list, find the event you are interested in serving and sign up through the corresponding link above to be officially registered. Or visit DUG's Volunteer sign up site to learn about all the upcoming events.
3. Show up, serve, and have fun!
4. Come back to this site and track your hours!
Please reach out to marisa@dug.org with any questions about volunteering with DUG. See you out in the field!
