As a gardener, you may know that amending soil with compost yields a healthier– more productive harvest. Here at Kansas City Community Gardens, we believe (as funny as this sounds) that “our volunteers are like compost to a garden”. With the help of our volunteers, KCCG’s mission is strengthened and continues to grow, reaching out […]
Introducing KCCG’s 2020 Volunteers of the Year!
At the beginning of the growing season and when COVID-19 emerged as a critical concern to the country, many people were unsure what the next few months would bring. As a surge of new and recurring members looked to our organization for access to healthy food, and to mentally and emotionally cope with the uncertain reality ahead, […]
SYG Thanks Seasonal Volunteers!
When Schoolyard Gardens first started in 2008, there were 20 schools listed in the program. Today, SYG has grown into a program that now provides low-cost seeds, plants and garden education to 210 schools! With this amazing growth, we are always looking for volunteers to help schools that might need some extra support. We […]