The program runs from May to September, and includes 30 garden beds throughout town. Some gardens have adopters that have been with them for 20+ years, while others may be looking for a new garden guardian. The adoption window typically opens every year for 2-4 weeks beginning mid-April.

Volunteer Contact Information

If you are interested in adopting a garden outside of the adoption window, contact the Community Engagement Coordinator to discover your future garden bed.​​

• Email: ParkVolunteers@anchorageak.gov​​​
  

​Volunteer Expectations

As an Adopt-A-Garden volunteer, you'll be expected to do the following tasks:  ​​

• Pick Up Flowers: The Anchorage Parks and Recreation horticulture​ crew grows all the flowers for your Adopt-A-Garden. In late May, the Community Engagement Coordinator will schedule a time with you to swing by the Mann Leiser Memorial Greenhouse to pick up ready-to-plant annual flowers and designs for your Adopt-A-Garden! 
  
• Recruit People to Help: If you adopt a garden that has many flowers and is untenable for an individual, it is your responsibility to recruit volunteers to help you with your garden or find a community group to adopt with. 
  
• Plant/Maintain Your Garden: Once you've got your flowers, it's time to get your hands dirty! Planting and maintaining your garden is where the real fun begins. This includes:
  
• Watering: Keep your garden hydrated! Aim to give your plants a drink at least 2x/week (depending on weather). Since most garden sites don't have water access, you'll need to bring your own water to keep the flowers happy.​​​
  
• Weeding: When you water your flowers, take some time to keep the weeds at bay. 
  
• Remove Plants at the End of the Season: In September, as our growing season starts to wind down, gardeners remove the flowers and get the bed ready for the next season. ​
  

Adopt-A-Garden Locations