Residents who are looking for outdoor volunteer opportunities, or perhaps a plot of dirt to grow their own food, are invited to join Keep Phoenix Beautiful at one of its two community gardens this month.
Founded in 1982, Keep Phoenix Beautiful is a local, sustainably-minded nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. The organization hosts two Phoenix gardens that are home to more than 80 local gardeners – the Mountain View Garden at 9901 N. 7th Ave., and the Pierson Street Garden at 1822 W. Pierson St.
At the Pierson garden, the organization hosts second Saturday volunteer events. Join them May 9 from 8-11 a.m.; registration closes May 8. This location boasts 52 garden beds, in addition to one in-ground urban farm for Native Health, and currently has beds available to rent. The Mountain View garden, which currently has a rental waitlist for one of its 32 garden beds, generally hosts third Saturday volunteer events. Join them May 16 from 8-11 a.m. Registration closes May 15.
Tasks at both events may include weeding, watering, planting, harvesting, litter clean up, etc. Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes and bring a water bottle or hydro flask; hats and sunscreen are highly recommended.
The community gardens are part of the nonprofit’s overall mission to “provide tools to empower our diverse communities to improve overall quality of life.” To learn more about Keep Phoenix Beautiful and find additional volunteer opportunities, visit www.keepphxbeautiful.org.
