Maintaining the Oxford Community Garden
Come together to help our garden thrive—with care, love, and teamwork! Whether you're an experienced gardener or just getting your hands dirty for the first time, we invite you to roll up your sleeves, connect with nature, and build community as we tackle a variety of garden tasks.
Suggested Items to Bring
We suggest bringing a sturdy pair of garden gloves, use sun protection products such as long sleeves, hat, sunscreen, etc.. Wear close toe shoes, and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Tasks You’ll Help With:
- Harvesting: Picking and weighing produce to be enjoyed and shared with the Oxford Food Pantry or other charitable community organizations.
- Watering: Making sure plants stay hydrated, especially in warm weather.
- Transportation: Delivering harvested food to local community partners who help distribute it to those in need.
- Other activities: As assigned and needed during the growing season.
What to Expect from the Environment:
- A welcoming, positive, and friendly atmosphere where everyone is treated with kindness and respect.
- A chance to spend time outdoors, surrounded by nature, and connect with others who care about growing good things—literally and figuratively!
- An all-ages event where families, kids, students, and solo volunteers alike come together to share the joy of gardening and giving back.
Physical Requirements & Age Guidelines:
- This is a hands-on volunteer opportunity. We’ll be working on our feet, so please wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes suitable for gardening.
- Tasks may include light to moderate physical activity such as bending, lifting, digging, and carrying.
- All ages are welcome! Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Older adults are warmly encouraged to participate at their own pace.
Conduct Guidelines:
- Be respectful: We’re creating something special together, so please be considerate of others’ space, needs, and abilities.
- Safety first: Follow guidance from our lead gardeners, use tools appropriately, and stay mindful when working with plants or equipment. Also be aware we have ants and bees around the garden, please have medication as necessary for these. We have basic first aid (alcohol wipes, band-aids, and first aid cream) and occasionally we get scrapes (long pants help) or cuts.
- Bring your enthusiasm! A positive attitude and a little elbow grease go a long way in making our garden days both fun and impactful.
Duration:
- Date(s): Tuesday mornings during our active growing season, (Dec. 2025) unless otherwise notified.
- Time: Currently 8 AM, as the weather warms it will be 7 or 7:30 AM, you will be notified of this change. End times generally when the harvest is ready to deliver to the pantry on Tuesday morning (we like to get there before 10 AM or shortly thereafter). Some Tuesdays we might be finished in a short time frame and so if folks want to do other work, it can be arranged.
- Volunteers Needed: 4, we never say no to a volunteer!
Come for the fresh air, stay for the community spirit! We can’t wait to see you every Tuesday—and don’t forget, we also gather on the first Saturday of each month starting March 1st, Times: TBA. We notify you in advance of the start time. As the weather warms we change accordingly. The Oxford Community Garden THANKS YOU! and so, "Let’s grow together"! Love to see you at the garden!
