Volunteer with Urban Agriculture Friends of Urban Agriculture (FOUA) offers several volunteer opportunities, including working in volunteer gardens and helping glean produce from community gardens and local farms. Visit the FOUA volunteer page to learn more or sign up.
Become an Extension Master Gardener Through Virginia Cooperative Extension, residents can volunteer as Extension Master Gardeners. The program provides training in sustainable gardening and landscaping practices that help protect and preserve the environment. Master Gardeners also maintain demonstration gardens throughout Arlington County.
Learn more about the Extension Master Gardener program.
Help Care for Arlington's Parks You can help protect Arlington's natural areas by volunteering to remove invasive plants in county parks through Help Habitat in Arlington Parks.
Another way to support Arlington's urban forest is to become a Tree Steward. Tree Stewards help with tree planting, maintenance, and care in the community. Learn more through TreeStewards.org.