3rd Thursday workday at Nome Park Community Garden — Aug 20
Evening workday at Nome Park Community Garden in Aurora: plant, weed, and harvest with the East Aurora gardening crew. Registration closes Aug 19.
Why we picked this
Nome Park's weeknight slot keeps going into August — 90 minutes of planting and weeding for anyone whose weekends are already spoken for.
Nome Park Community Garden’s 3rd Thursday workday continues its regular late-summer schedule. From 6:00 to 7:30 PM, volunteers help with planting, weeding, building, and harvesting alongside DUG’s Aurora/Eastern Eggplants program staff — no experience necessary, just a willingness to work in the garden.
Bring gloves and a water bottle. Registration closes August 19, so sign up a day ahead if you’re planning to come. Beginners and regulars are both welcome; garden staff give clear direction on what needs doing that week.
Nome Park is at 1200 Nome Street in Aurora, near the Colfax-Peoria corridor with street parking available. The garden runs this Thursday slot monthly through the growing season for volunteers who want a consistent weeknight option.