Volunteer Community Educators –
Cultivating Plants, People, and
Communities since 1973
Our Mission
Engaging university-trained volunteers to empower and sustain diverse communities with relevant, unbiased, research-based horticulture and environmental stewardship education.
Our Program Priorities
Climate Change
Create resilient landscapes that are adapted to our changing climate
Clean Water
Promote Integrated Pest Management practices to minimize polluted runoff
Water Conservation
Teach water-wise gardening and landscaping practices
Soil Health
Build healthy soils to ensure long-term viability of local food security and natural resources
Pollinators
Teach ways to help native bees and other pollinators thrive in home and community landscapes
Local Food
Advocate for sustainable techniques for growing local food to improve individual and community health and wellness
Plant Biodiversity
Steward local ecosystems through invasive species management, native species conservation, and restoration in landscapes
Nearby Nature
Increase access to plants, green spaces, and public landscapes to benefit the health and well-being of all
Wildfire Preparedness
Promote fire-resistant landscaping principles to reduce the risk of loss due to wildfire
Upcoming Events