Fall 2026 Greenhouse + Gardens at Life & Environmental Sciences | Mesa Community College
Hello there! We finally are seeing temperatures under 80F, which is PERFECT gardening weather. There are several Pollinator Patrol Volunteer Gardening events coming up if you're interested in volunteering.
You do not need to register, just meet us at the garden gate! Wear a hat, sunscreen, and bring water. We have all the equipment needed. Stay the whole time, or just pop in for an hour - it's up to you, and every bit of help counts right now.
Please look at the schedule of events below - this is the full listing of volunteer days and open house opportunities for Fall 2026. We hope to see you there!
For more information, please email: Dr. Nicola Plowes [email protected]
Regular Weekly Maintenance + Open Hours - Wednesdays | 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
- October: 14, 21, 28
- November: 4, 18
- December: 2, 9
Pollinator Patrol - Friday Volunteer Days + Open Hours
- Friday, October 16 | 8:00 AM-12:00 PM - Volunteer garden work
- Friday, November 6 | 8:00 AM-12:00 PM - Volunteer garden work
- Friday, December 11 | 8:00 AM-12:00 PM - Volunteer garden work
Open House Events
- Wednesday, October 14 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM - Monarch Tagging + Migration Monitoring
- Friday, October 30 | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM - Democracy in Bloom - Vote for Your Favorite Pollinator
- Friday, November 6 | 4:00-6:00 PM - What's Blooming, What's Visiting - Astronomy Night Tag-On
- Friday, November 20 | 8:00 AM-12:00 PM - Art + Ecology Workshop - Draw, Photograph + Document the Garden