Weedy Wednesdays

(Cancelled) was Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 from 9:00am to Wednesday, September 30th, 2026 12:00pm

This event has been cancelled.

About

Join our horticulture team as they work at different park garden locations throughout the summer. Volunteer for one day or every Wednesday! Assignments may include weeding, mulching, or pruning!

All of the tools and supplies needed for the project will be provided. Please bring your own water bottle you can refill from our cooler.

What Volunteers Should Be Able to Do

Use of vision or other observational skills to identify different plant materials.
Manipulate and handle small items and sort organic materials.
Traverse safely on uneven natural ground.
Use basic hand tools such as trowels, dandelion pullers, and long-handled tools.
Stay aware of surroundings and follow outdoor safety guidance.

How Volunteers Can be Best Prepared

Dress for the weather.
Closed toed shoes, boots or sneakers are required.
A light snack will be provided (bring additional nutrition if needed).

Accessibility and Accommodations

To request an auxiliary aid or service or accommodation in order to access this program, please contact Quinn Fanning at fanningj@bouldercolorado.gov
Please provide as much information and notice as possible to help ensure availability.

All skill levels are welcome - our horticulture team will be there to help guide you!

Registration

Registration Opened

Registration Closes

12 hours before each shift starts or when space runs out.

Age Limit

12 and up

Requirement Details

Age Limit: 12 and up. Only a parent/guardian can register minors. Minors over the age of 12 can volunteer if accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Causes

Children & Youth Conservation Environment Environmental Education Sports & Recreation Sustainability Water Conservation

Skills

Gardening Landscaping

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-Being - Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Sustainable Cities and Communities - Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Climate Action - Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Life on Land - Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss

GivePulse

31 Positions Filled | 24 Impacts | 72 Hours

Shifts (17)

Wednesday, August 12th, 2026

1 - 1 of 1 Shifts

Address

8:00am (MT)

11:00am (MT)

Volunteers will be gardening in beds at different park locations throughout the City of Boulder! Tasks may include weeding, mulching, or pruning! We will let you know the location of this project a week before the project date.

4/20

Wednesday, August 19th, 2026

1 - 1 of 1 Shifts

Address

8:00am (MT)

11:00am (MT)

1280 Euclid Ave, Boulder

Volunteers will be gardening in Beach Park located at 1280 Euclid Ave. Tasks may include weeding, mulching, or pruning! We will let you know the location of this project a week before the project date.

4/20

Wednesday, August 26th, 2026

1 - 1 of 1 Shifts

Address

8:00am (MT)

11:00am (MT)

Volunteers will be gardening in beds at different park locations throughout the City of Boulder! Tasks may include weeding, mulching, or pruning! This week we will be tending to the garden beds at the Boulder Reservoir located at 5565 North 51st Street.

5/20