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Monthly Community Space Maintenance: Saturday, September 26th, 2026
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Description
Join us for Monthly Maintenance Day at the Mid Shooks Run Community Garden!
Near the end of each month during the growing season, volunteers gather for a few hours to help care for the shared spaces that keep the garden thriving. These workdays are an important part of maintaining a healthy, welcoming garden for everyone who grows, volunteers, and visits here.
Volunteers will work alongside garden members and leaders to complete seasonal tasks that support the overall health and organization of the garden. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or brand new to volunteering, there’s always something helpful you can do.
Responsibilities
Tasks vary depending on the time of year but may include:
- Weeding shared garden areas and pathways
- Spreading mulch or compost
- Maintaining common beds and pollinator areas
- Tidying tool areas and shared spaces
- Light landscaping and garden upkeep
- General garden cleanup
Garden leaders will provide guidance and help volunteers get set up with a team and task.
Qualifications
No gardening experience is required. Ideal volunteers will:
- Be comfortable working outdoors for a few hours
- Be willing to participate in light to moderate physical activity
- Follow basic safety instructions
- Enjoy working with others in a community environment
What to Bring
If possible, please bring:
- Work gloves
- Closed-toe shoes
- Water bottle
- Sun protection (hat or sunscreen)
Tools are helpful but not required. We will have some available.
Why Volunteer?
Monthly Maintenance Days are a great way to:
- Support a local community garden and the community it serves
- Spend time outdoors
- Meet neighbors and fellow volunteers
- Learn basic gardening skills
- Make a visible impact in just a few hours
The Mid Shooks Run Community Garden is a volunteer-led space dedicated to growing fresh food, building community, and promoting sustainable gardening in Colorado Springs. We’d love to have you join us! 🌱
Location
Mid Shooks Run Community Garden
Directions
Can't miss it:
Across the Street from the Sustainacenter.
At the northwest corner of East Boulder and North El Paso Street.
Right off of Shooks Run Trail
How to Volunteer for This Opportunity
Thank you for your interest in helping at Mid Shooks Run Community Garden!
Please register for this event through the garden’s website so we know to expect you and can plan materials and teams accordingly.
When you arrive at the garden, please look for Amanda, who will get you signed in and connected with a team. She’ll provide a quick orientation and make sure you have what you need to get started.
Before you come:
- Wear closed-toed shoes and clothing suitable for outdoor work.
- Bring work gloves, a hat, and a water bottle.
- If you have them, feel free to bring helpful tools such as shovels, rakes, digging forks, and wheelbarrows (tools are helpful but not required).
When you arrive:
- Check in with Amanda.
- Sign the volunteer sheet.
- Get assigned to a small team.
No prior experience is required! We’ll show you everything you need to know.
Thank you for helping us prepare the garden for the upcoming growing season. You make a real difference in our community! 🌱
