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Food Forest Planting: Saturday, April 25th, 2026 10AM-1PM Mid Shooks Run Community Garden
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Descripción
Volunteers are invited to help plant the beginnings of a neighborhood food forest at the Mid Shooks Run Community Garden.
Come help us plant the beginnings of a neighborhood food forest!
Volunteers are invited to join the Mid Shooks Run Community Garden for a special planting day where we’ll be installing fruit trees, berry bushes, and companion plants that will form the foundation of our new food forest.
A food forest is a layered planting system designed to mimic a natural forest ecosystem while producing edible crops. Once established, this space will provide fresh fruit, pollinator habitat, and educational opportunities for the community.
On Saturday, April 25th, volunteers will work alongside garden leaders to plant trees and perennial crops that will grow and produce for years to come. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or brand new to planting, this is a great opportunity to learn about perennial food systems while helping create something lasting.No experience is necessary. Garden leaders will demonstrate tasks and help volunteers get set up with a team.
This event is one of two volunteer opportunities to help with this project. If this date doesn’t work for you, you are welcome to join us at any of the other work days taking place over the next two weekends.
Responsibilities
Volunteers will work alongside garden leaders and community members on tasks such as:
- Digging planting holes for fruit trees and shrubs
- Positioning and planting trees and berry bushes
- Backfilling soil and compost
- Installing mulch around plantings
- Watering newly planted trees and shrubs
- Supporting general garden setup and cleanup
Tasks will vary depending on weather and project progress, and there will be opportunities for different activity levels.
Qualifications
We welcome volunteers of all skill levels. Ideal volunteers will:
- Be comfortable working outdoors for a few hours
- Be willing to do light to moderate physical activity (digging, shoveling, hauling materials)
- Be able to follow basic safety instructions and work collaboratively with others
- Have a positive attitude and willingness to pitch in where needed
What to Bring
If possible, please bring:
- Work gloves
- Closed-toe shoes or boots
- A hat, sunscreen, and water bottle
If possible, please bring helpful tools if you have them:
- Shovels
- Rakes
- Wheelbarrows
- Digging forks
Tools are helpful but not required. You can still participate if you don’t have any.
Why Volunteer?
This is a chance to help establish a long-term food-producing space in the neighborhood. The trees and plants installed during this event will grow for many years, providing food and beauty for the community.
This is a great opportunity to:
- Help launch a new food forest in the neighborhood
- Support local food production and food security
- Learn about perennial food-growing systems
- Meet neighbors and fellow volunteers
- Spend a few hours outdoors making a visible impact
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 on the following work days:
(Links to register for each event are available above.)🌱
Ubicación
Mid Shooks Run Community Garden
¿Cómo llegar?
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
Cómo participar como voluntario(a) en esta oportunidad
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! 🌱
