Getting Your Hands Dirty at Akoma Unity Center
Gardens have always been about more than plants. They are about growth, connection, and the care that turns small seeds into something greater. In San Bernardino, Akoma Unity Center’s Garden Work Days give neighbors the chance to dig in together, transforming soil and scraps into food, sustainability, and community pride.
This fall, the Anne Shirrells Community Garden is buzzing with activity. Better yet, there is a place for everyone to join in. Whether you are passionate about sustainability, curious about gardening, or simply looking for a meaningful way to spend your Saturday morning, Akoma’s Garden Work Days are made for you. Volunteers of all ages can work side by side to create a thriving space that nourishes the soul and the land.
Sign up today to volunteer at Akoma’s Garden Work Days and help grow something bigger than yourself.
Why Volunteer In The Garden
The Akoma garden is not just a green space – it is a living classroom. Food scraps are transformed into compost, teaching the value of renewal. Fresh harvests show what can happen when communities come together to cultivate healthy choices. By volunteering, you are not only helping to maintain the garden but also learning skills that support sustainable living and healthier lifestyles.
Garden Work Days are held every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Akoma Unity Center, 1367 N. California Street in San Bernardino. Volunteers can expect to dig, plant, water, compost, and harvest while working alongside Master Gardeners and community members. There are also opportunities to join workshops where you can learn techniques that you can take back to your own backyard.
Growing Together in San Bernardino
What makes this program special is the way it connects people. Families come together to spend quality time outdoors. Seniors share wisdom from their own gardens. Most importantly, youth discover how much joy comes from growing food with their hands in the soil. Each hour spent in the garden strengthens the bonds of San Bernardino, one conversation and one plant at a time. While autumn may be a season of harvest, but it is also the perfect time to plant seeds for the future. By taking part in Garden Work days, you are helping to build a more sustainable, united, and resilient San Bernardino.
Do not wait to get involved. Sign up today for Akoma’s Garden Work Days and be part of the change that grows right here in your community.
