Volunteer in the Riley Park Community Garden. Sign up for Guided Work Parties.
Welcome as we start a new season in the garden. RPCG has a communal model of community gardening which means we share the work and the harvest. Following organic gardening practices, gardeners come together to plan, plant, weed, and harvest. Harvests are shared among volunteers and produce is donated to the LMNH programs and to our community fridge. Novice gardeners work alongside experienced gardeners, sharing customs and stories around the food we grow and eat together. We grow a variety of culturally specific foods and have garden beds dedicated for Middle Eastern, Japanese, Asian, and Latino veggies. Regular formal and informal educational sessions also take place in the garden on growing seasonal food. There are no waitlists to join this community garden, just a willingness to show up and join in the fun of growing food!
At this time, we have work parties for up to 10 people. We want to make sure our garden volunteers have a great experience and are able to ask questions and get support to grow food in your own gardens. You can also check the event calendar and click on the day you want to join us in the garden and for other events! .
Click here to sign up for our Garden Work Parties. Email Joanne if you have any questions or would like to support our work in other ways that gardening. We have opportunities to help us with communications, marketing and other ways.
