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  • Bush Nature Center

    Volunteer

    The Bush Nature Center at Barbara Bush Elementary School welcomes volunteers with any level of gardening experience. We're doing general garden clean-up every other Friday. Please note: -Voluntee...

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  • Permaculture Techniques for Summer Gardening

    Volunteer

    Volunteer with our Permaculture Summer Intern at our office Jean Fefer Community Garden. The sessions are focused on summer gardening: plant guilds, succession planting, and capturing energy th...

    1 volunteers
    -1
    1752506841
    1
  • Spring Branch Elementary Garden

    Volunteer

    The Spring Branch Elementary Garden welcomes volunteers with any level of gardening experience. We will start regular volunteer workdays in August on Friday mornings. Please note: Since our gard...

    1 volunteers
    -1
    1752503937
    1
  • IN PERSON SALE: Year-Round Food Gardening for Houston & Southeast Texas

    RSVP

    A comprehensive and must-have grade guide that explains how to adjust food plant lists, planting schedules, and more for the Houston region by Bob Randall, PhD. Dr. Randall is a food systems anthro...

    1752502593
  • Southside Place Community Garden

    Volunteer

    We need some extra hands to come out every first and third Saturday of the month from 9:00am to 11:00am to help with garden maintenance. Thank you!

    -1
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    0
  • Alabama Gardens

    Volunteer

    Grow organic vegetables, herbs and flowers in your plot and commune with fellow gardeners to learn and grow your garden knowledge. Take home, share or donate your harvest with the community. Eve...

    -1
    1752245763
    0
  • Westbury Community Garden Helps Foerster Elementary

    Volunteer

    Fifteen years ago when Westbury Community Garden broke ground, the science teacher at nearby Foerster elementary established a WCG plot for his students. The kids walked down to the garden to have ...

    -1
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    0
  • Tinsley Elementary Garden

    Volunteer

    We need some extra hands to come out every Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon starting August 12th from 4:15 to 5:15pm to help with garden maintenance. Thank you!

    -1
    1752084167
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  • Dominican Sisters Community Garden

    Volunteer

    We need some extra hands to come out every Tuesday starting July 15 from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. to help with garden maintenance. Our garden is organic and we donate produce to the Star of Hope on Reed ...

    3 volunteers
    -1
    1752069563
    4
  • Starting a Backyard Flower Farm

    RSVP

    Learn how you can start a highly productive, profitable micro flower farm and floral design business from your back (and maybe front) yard. Come learn how profitable flower farming can be, how t...

    1751481564
  • All About Starting Transplants (Opportunity Center)

    RSVP

    In regards to seed germination, there may be more factors to think about than just placing them in soil and watering the plot. Some seeds germinate at specific times of the year when the soil is wi...

    1751291678
  • All About Starting Transplants (Highland Park)

    RSVP

    In regards to seed germination, there may be more factors to think about than just placing them in soil and watering the plot. Some seeds germinate at specific times of the year when the soil is wi...

    1751291606
  • Fall Planning (Opportunity Center)

    RSVP

    When the seasons start to change, what's the best course of action to ensure your garden has an easy transition into the fall? In this class, we'll discuss the planning that goes into a fall garden...

    1751048127
  • Fall Planning (Highland Park)

    RSVP

    When the seasons start to change, what's the best course of action to ensure your garden has an easy transition into the fall? In this class, we'll discuss the planning that goes into a fall garden...

    1751046810
  • Preparing for Fall/Winter Gardens

    RSVP

    In order for your garden to be successful in its transition out of the summer, you want to give your plants a solid foundation to withstand the lower temps to come. To do so, you have to prepare in...

    1751038773
  • Best Strategies for Maintaining Community Gardens

    RSVP

    Your community garden is up and running, but how do you maintain and grow it through the years? In this class, we will discuss how to stay on top of the issues a community garden faces. Whether it ...

    1750958065
  • All About Melons

    RSVP

    Join us as we discuss the most successful ways to grow melons, the history of melons, and the best ways to grow them in the Houston area. We'll cover the most common mistakes when planting, and pes...

    1750694944
  • Mobile Market Volunteers - June - July 2025

    Volunteer

    Assist the Mobile Market staff in setting up and running the Mobile Market.

    1 volunteers
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    1749586995
    1
  • Avenue Place Community Garden - June 2025

    Volunteer

    Activities: Summer Gardening, mulching, watering and cultivating summer fruit and vegetables in a Food Forest garden. Mondays - June 16, 23 and 30.

    1 volunteers
    -1
    1749585780
    1
  • Water-Smart Gardening (Opportunity Center)

    RSVP

    In the Houston heat, your plants may struggle to withstand the climbing temps in the long summer season. In this class, we'll go over the best methods to ensure that your plants stay hydrated and t...

    1749488741
  • Water-Smart Gardening (Highland Park)

    RSVP

    In the Houston heat, your plants may struggle to withstand the climbing temps in the long summer season. In this class, we'll go over the best methods to ensure that your plants stay hydrated and t...

    1749488586
  • 2025 Registration For: In Person Permaculture Teacher Training

    RSVP

    In this dynamic and interactive intensive, we offer teaching techniques encouraging ways to apply permaculture principles and strategies in a wide range of educational settings. Participants will b...

    1748472539
  • Composting 101 (Opportunity Center)

    RSVP

    Composting is a process every gardener should utilize for keeping plants healthy! Along with the benefit of being able to recycle your food scraps, it also balances soil density (good for the roots...

    1748277867
  • Composting 101 (Highland Park)

    RSVP

    Composting is a process every gardener should utilize for keeping plants healthy! Along with the benefit of being able to recycle your food scraps, it also balances soil density (good for the roots...

    1748277818
  • Permaculture Meetup: Tours of Sunnyside Gardens

    RSVP

    The Permaculture meet up in partnership with Southeast Texas Permaculture Network (STPN) this third Saturday is to meet local Permaculture activists in Sunnyside who are Sowing Seeds of Resilience....

    $0
    0
    1747242153
  • Urban Permaculture: Community Engagement

    RSVP

    Join us for an exciting new initiative - An Urban Permaculture Community Engagement event for a vacant lot! We invite you to enjoy breakfast light bites while we delve into the world of native plan...

    1747241083
  • Celebrating Juneteenth: African American Traditions from the Garden

    RSVP

    Join us for a unique class in celebration of Juneteenth. In this class we will take a basic look at herbs that enslaved African Americans used in connection to the land. Africans brought the seeds ...

    1747066366
  • Corporate Volunteer Groups

    Volunteer

    Team Up. Dig In. Give Back. Looking for a unique team-building experience that gives back? Urban Harvest invites your corporate group to join us in cultivating change—literally! Your team will ...

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    1746566677
    0
  • Helping Hands Community Garden

    Volunteer

    Weekly assistance in helping maintain their garden. Contact is Judy Rose.

    5 volunteers
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    1746224163
    5
  • Houston Mohammedi Garden

    Volunteer

    We need some extra hands to come out on May 17 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. to help with garden maintenance, including getting our wild tomatoes under control. They grew too fast before we could tra...

    1 volunteers
    -1
    1746130223
    1
  • 2025-2026 Permaculture Design Certification

    RSVP

    Urban Harvest Permaculture Design Certification: Permaculture is an ecologically inspired, energy conscious way to design living arrangements that are sustainable. Our 100-hour certification prog...

    $4,500
    450000
    1746059513
  • Melons (Opportunity Center)

    RSVP

    For all melon growers and melon enthusiasts, please join us as we discuss the most successful ways to plant and grow melons, the different varieties to consider, and the best melons to grow in the ...

    1745600436
  • Melons (Highland Park)

    RSVP

    For all melon growers and melon enthusiasts, please join us as we discuss the most successful ways to plant and grow melons, the different varieties to consider, and the best melons to grow in the ...

    1745592845
  • Summer Gardening and Water-Wise Techniques (Opportunity Center)

    RSVP

    Here in Houston, you can expect the summers reach temperatures in the triple digits, and humidity that will have you sweating in minutes. We can take the heat, but some plants typically have a hard...

    1745513807
  • Summer Gardening and Water-Wise Techniques (Highland Park)

    RSVP

    Here in Houston, you can expect the summers reach temperatures in the triple digits, and humidity that will have you sweating in minutes. We can take the heat, but some plants typically have a hard...

    1745512035
  • Plymouth United UCC - NAM Community Garden

    Volunteer

    Assist with the maintenance and beautification of this local garden. Please contact Ms. Mary Davis via email, and reference "Urban Harvest Volunteer" in the subject line. Thank you.

    7 volunteers
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  • Houston Health Foundation Community Garden

    Volunteer

    Assist Houston Health Foundation with their community garden. About the Community Family Garden: With a particular focus on vulnerable families and children, the Houston Health Foundation’s firs...

    -1
    1745359206
    0
  • 2025 In Person Permaculture Teacher Training

    RSVP

    In this dynamic and interactive intensive, we offer teaching techniques encouraging ways to apply permaculture principles and strategies in a wide range of educational settings. Participants will b...

    1744928097
  • Summer Permaculture Design Certification Intensive

    RSVP

    . Immerse yourself in the transformative world of permaculture with our 72-hour intensive Permaculture Design Certification course to be held the West Houston Institute HCC. Delve deep into the eth...

    1744828996
  • Urban Design Day 2025

    RSVP

    Join us in partnership with the Organic Horticulture Benefits Alliance (OHBA) for an inspiring event featuring three sustainability experts who will share their knowledge on creating a greener, hea...

    $0
    0
    1744646149
  • Make and Take Tea

    RSVP

    Make and Take TeasBrenda PreussIn-Person at the Trees for Houston Bauer Education Center1911 West 34th Street, Houston, Texas 77018$25 Each participant will enjoy an individual learning experience...

    1743527706
  • Preparing for the Summer Garden (Opportunity Center)

    RSVP

    To plan for a summer garden is to consider plants that can withstand soaring temperatures. In this class, we'll go over spring garden maintenace leading into the summer, and what summer crops to co...

    1743525770
  • Preparing for the Summer Garden (Highland Park)

    RSVP

    To plan for a summer garden is to consider plants that can withstand soaring temperatures. In this class, we'll go over spring garden maintenace leading into the summer, and what summer crops to co...

    1743520347
  • Seasonal Care and Harvesting (Opportunity Center)

    RSVP

    Find out the best way to make your garden shine this spring! In this class, we'll discuss effective spring garden maintenance, techniques for harvesting from the garden, and storing produce. We'll ...

    1743443164
  • Seasonal Care and Harvesting (Highland Park)

    RSVP

    Find out the best way to make your garden shine this spring! In this class, we'll discuss effective spring garden maintenance, techniques for harvesting from the garden, and storing produce. We'll ...

    1743438229
  • Regenerative Agriculture Practices

    RSVP

    Regenerative Agriculture is the next step in organics; mimicking nature's soil building, pest & disease management. It is treating the land as a whole environment. This is an interactive workshop...

    1743177284
  • Permaculture Webinar: Alternative Economics

    RSVP

    Funding Abundance with a Permaculture Lens How can we use permaculture ethics, principles and strategies to better understand, interact with and integrate the sector of alternative economics, ...

    $0
    0
    1742979804
  • Year-Round Gardening for Houston and Southeast Texas

    RSVP

    A comprehensive and must-have grade guide that explains how to adjust food plant lists, planting schedules, and more for the Houston region by Bob Randall, PhD. Dr. Randall is a food systems anthro...

    1742566297
  • CLASS FULL Herbal Healing from the Garden: Lotions and Potions

    RSVP

    Join us for a hands-on exploration of medicinal herbs and wild edibles at Shepherd Plaza Park with our presenter, Simone Roemhild. In this class, you will learn about the traditional uses of healin...

    $232
    23181
    1742239816
  • Mobile Market Assistance

    Volunteer

    We are looking for assistance at our Mobile Markets on an "As Needed" basis and hoping to recruit volunteers to contact when assistance is needed. Volunteer times would be for the following loca...

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    1741989645
    0
  • Farmers Market Assistance

    Volunteer

    We are looking for assistance at our Farmers Market on an "As Needed" basis and hoping to recruit volunteers to contact when needed. Volunteer time and date would be on Saturdays, from 7:30a - 1...

    -1
    1741989483
    0
  • Secret Supper Dinner - Event Assistants

    Volunteer

    Looking for 1-2 event assistants to help set up, execute and close down event . Must be able to lift at least twenty (20) lbs, be detailed oriented and exhibit great customer service. Details a...

    1 volunteers
    -1
    1741818951
    1
  • Freed Park Community Garden

    Volunteer

    Volunteers are invited to attend the Monthly Garden Workdays at Freed Park's Community Garden every third Saturday of the month! Projects to complete will vary monthly and may include tasks such as...

    7 volunteers
    -1
    1741719179
    7
  • Permaculture Intensive: Bioremediation Service Learning Workshop

    RSVP

    Is it safe? Did you know that sunflowers are a phytoremediator and uptake heavy metals such as lead and cadmium?! In urban areas soil contamination through local industries and past practices have ...

    1741701413
  • Permaculture Intensive: Community Orchard Restoration

    RSVP

    At Alief Community Garden, we are partnered in the project of Restoring the Community Orchard. This Permaculture Intensive is a service-learning event incorporating Permaculture principals of desig...

    1741637795
  • Pest and Disease Management (Opportunity Center)

    RSVP

    In this class, we'll go over common pests and diseases in Houston gardens and how to identify them, along with organic control methods and applications. We'll also get into keeping your plants heal...

    1741623636
  • Opportunity Center - Filling the Garden Beds

    Volunteer

    Help fill the garden beds at the Opportunity Center.

    12 volunteers
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    1741285637
    12
  • Opportunity Center - Garden Bed Assembly

    Volunteer

    Help assemble garden beds at the Opportunity Center.

    13 volunteers
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    1741284680
    13
  • All About Spring Herbs

    RSVP

    Join us for a class delving into all the important factors that go into caring for spring herbs such as basil, oregano, sage, and other varieties. Learn what you should be planting and how you shou...

    1740587110
  • Pest and Disease Management (Highland Park)

    RSVP

    In this class, we'll go over common pests and diseases in Houston gardens and how to identify them, along with organic control methods and applications. We'll also get into keeping your plants heal...

    $0
    0
    1740423955
  • Understanding Plant Nutrition Requirements & Health (Opportunity Center)

    RSVP

    Understanding your plants' needs is the first step into guaranteeing a consistently healthy garden. We'll go over the monthly do's and don'ts and the nutrition by numbers, as well as the organic fo...

    1740421308
  • Understanding Plant Nutrition Requirements & Health (Highland Park)

    RSVP

    Understanding your plants' needs is the first step into guaranteeing a consistently healthy garden. We'll go over the monthly do's and don'ts and the nutrition by numbers, as well as the organic fo...

    1740418393
  • Regenerative Agriculture and Land Back Farm Tour

    RSVP

    UPDATE: The tour will be at the Waelder Ranch location to see and learn about the Buffalo. (The new site is not ready to receive the Buffalo.) A farm tour of the Waelder, TX site and location ...

    1740236871
  • Lantrip Elementary - Sparkle Saturday Volunteer Days

    Volunteer

    Assist Lantrip Elementary during their designated volunteer, "Sparkle Saturday" with cleanups around the school.

    -1
    1740182143
    0
  • CLASS FULL Planting Companions: Three Sisters Indigenous Gardening Lunch and ...

    RSVP

    Join us for lite bites, talk and discussion on reciprocity and story of the Three Sisters, indigenous practice of growing Corn, Squash and Beans for the Gulf Coast Climate. Followed by a planting a...

    1739380327
  • Chabad of West Houston

    Volunteer

    Assist with the cleaning and beautification of the garden at Chabad of West Houston.

    1 volunteers
    -1
    1738885319
    1
  • Westbury Community Garden

    Volunteer

    Assist Westbury Community Garden members in various gardening, building and maintenance projects. Please also complete their waiver via this link - https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/DvtD...

    15 volunteers
    -1
    1738711017
    15
  • Spring Stars: Tomatoes & Peppers (Opportunity Center)

    RSVP

    Join us for a class exploring the varieties and planting tips for tomatoes and peppers. We'll also go into big bang nutritional plants such as Roselle and Moringa, and discuss the maintenance neede...

    1738695302
  • Spring Stars: Tomatoes & Peppers (Highland Park)

    RSVP

    Join us for a class exploring the varieties and planting tips for tomatoes and peppers. We'll also go into big bang nutritional plants such as Roselle and Moringa, and discuss the maintenance neede...

    1738694328
  • Preparing for Spring Planting

    RSVP

    Join us for a class exploring the ins and outs of planting a Spring garden here in Houston. Learn what you should be planting and how you should be preparing for the heat that arrives in the Summe...

    1738692686
  • All About Spring Crops (Opportunity Center)

    RSVP

    In this class, we will explore the best methods to ensure the best growth for spring crops. We'll discuss ideal times and ways to sow, and the best techniques to guarantee a good harvest! Presen...

    1738691213
  • All About Spring Crops (Highland Park)

    RSVP

    In this class, we will explore the best methods to ensure the best growth for spring crops. We'll discuss ideal times and ways to sow, and the best techniques to guarantee a good harvest! Presen...

    1738691065
  • Gardening 101 - Pt. II (Opportunity Center)

    RSVP

    Expanding on the Gardening 101 - Pt. I class, we will pick up where we left off on gardening basics such as planting location, soil, watering frequency, and maintenance in this FREE course. Presen...

    1738599645
  • Gardening 101 - Pt. II (Highland Park)

    RSVP

    Expanding on the Gardening 101 - Pt. I class, we will pick up where we left off on gardening basics such as planting location, soil, watering frequency, and maintenance. Presenter Janice Brown...

    1738597495
  • Gardening 101 - Pt. I (Opportunity Center)

    RSVP

    Interested in gardening but don't know where to start? Join us for a FREE class on gardening basics such as planting location, soil, watering frequency, and maintenance. Presenter Janice Brow...

    1738354275
  • Gardening 101 - Pt. I (Highland Park)

    RSVP

    Gardening 101 - Pt. I (Highland Park)Janice BrownWednesday, February 5th, 9:30am-11:00amIn-person at Highland Park3316 De Soto Street, Houston, TX 77091FREE Interested in gardening but don't know ...

    1738354104
  • Highland Park Community Garden Cleanup

    Volunteer

    Asking for volunteers to help clean up Highland Park Community Garden.

    1 volunteers
    -1
    1737762539
    1
  • Seed Sorting

    Volunteer

    We are asking for assistance in a large scale seed sorting project.

    -1
    1737659434
    0
  • Opportunity Center Clean Up

    Volunteer

    Help clean up garden beds at the Opportunity Center.

    3 volunteers
    -1
    1731009211
    3
  • New Gardeners Program - Garden Sign Purchase

    RSVP

    Urban Harvest’s Affiliate Garden community includes one of the largest networks of edible gardens in the country. Our organization teaches people how to start and maintain a community garden; provi...

    $415
    41489
    1730394274
  • Permaculture Volunteer Opportunities

    Volunteer

    Volunteer opportunities primarily for permaculturalists but open to all that are interested in learning about Permaculture Principles.

    11 volunteers
    -1
    1728318081
    14
  • Urban Harvest Office Help

    Volunteer

    We are looking for volunteers to help assist in organizing garden items at our office. Thank you.

    2 volunteers
    -1
    1724793303
    2
  • Happy Place & Harry Holmes Community Gardens

    Volunteer

    Happy place community garden: Permaculture pathways for people - garden cleaning up & maintenance. (4502 Brinkley St. Houston 77051) Harry Holmes community garden: Permaculture People Care: g...

    9 volunteers
    -1
    1723823212
    10
  • Urban Harvest's Office Garden

    Volunteer

    Permaculture Gardening. Activity: managing plant guilds, edible forest gardening. Cultivate community health with us by team harvesting culinary herbs for our Mobile Market! Learn to Harvest, ...

    10 volunteers
    -1
    1723134924
    10
  • 2024 Women In Agriculture Conference

    Fundraiser

    Join us for our annual "Women In Agriculture" Conference. Bring your smiles and learning hats as we celebrate, educate, and acknowledge the hard work of urban growers, entrepreneurs, and plant e...

    1721777145
    140
  • Summer 2024: Natural Pest Control

    RSVP

    NATURAL PEST CONTROL Angela Chandler Saturday July 20th 9:30-11:30 Zoom (live class) $20 If all else fails, learn tips and tricks for organic and natural pest control in your urban gard...

    1716494630
  • Become a Volunteer signup

    Volunteer

    Become a VOLUNTEER. If you are interested in volunteering for Urban Harvest, please click on the VOLUNTEER button to the right and fill out the questions so we can better assist you with opportuni...

    45 volunteers
    -1
    1715181402
    49
  • Urban Harvest's Teaching Garden

    Volunteer

    Help maintain our teaching garden in the East End which includes vegetables as well as other plants.

    6 volunteers
    -1
    1714434822
    6
  • Mobile Market Volunteers - October

    Volunteer

    Assist the Mobile Market staff in collecting Mobile Market experience surveys from community members.

    1 volunteers
    -1
    1701801309
    1
  • Avenue Place Community Garden

    Volunteer

    Permaculture Enthusiasts welcome. Activities: Gardening, planting, mulching in the orchard.

    7 volunteers
    -1
    1696976252
    7
  • Mobile Market Volunteers

    Volunteer

    Assist the Mobile Market staff in collecting Mobile Market experience surveys from community members.

    26 volunteers
    -1
    1695937328
    27
  • Whole Foods at Mobile Markets

    Volunteer

    Whole Foods staff volunteering at Mobile Market sites

    -1
    1694477236
    0
  • Beauty's Community Garden

    Volunteer

    Beauty’s Community Garden provides a fresh approach to healthy living through urban gardening. Our mission is to close the gap on food inequities and achieve a community culture of health and well-...

    129 volunteers
    -1
    1688752609
    137
  • Youth Going Green Community Garden

    Volunteer

    We need volunteers to help maintain this garden as well as prep for an event on July 14th. Duties include but are not limited to laying mulch/hay and removing weeds. Need 6-7 volunteers on Wedn...

    2 volunteers
    -1
    1687298816
    3
  • How to Start a Sustainable Community or School Garden

    RSVP

    Learn How to Start a Sustainable Community or School Garden

    1678383382
  • Urban Harvest Grow Resilience: UHI School Gardening Guide

    RSVP

    Updated in 2019, the Urban Harvest School Gardening Guide provides teachers, parents, and garden educators with resources to help teach children about organic vegetable gardening. It focuses on how...

    $0
    0
    1675200636