TSCG Volunteers

Common Good Garden:
The Common Good Garden, a project in the Tom Settlemire Community Garden, is dedicated to growing fresh, healthy produce for local food security programs. Each season, a team of committed volunteers cultivates hundreds to thousands of pounds of vegetables to support Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program (MCHPP) and other local food security initiatives. At its heart, the Common Good Garden is about more than just growing food—it's about cultivating compassion, community, and connection. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or have never held a trowel, this is a great option for people who like to make friends, share stories, feed the community, and learn more about growing vegetables. All are welcome—no RSVP or experience needed! Just show up ready to dig in and help grow good food for a great cause. Interested in being part of the core volunteer team and receiving seasonal updates and opportunities? Reach out to us at garden@btlt.org to be added to the email list.

• • Volunteer Work Days take place on Tuesdays & Thursdays, from 8:30–10:30am May through October, unless it’s raining or over 80 degrees.

Compost Team:
Help support processing garden waste and buidling the compost piles at TSCG while learning composting practices. Like science, getting your hands dirty, or interested in learning about how to build your own compost system? We are looking for more volunteers to join this team! Interested volunteers should email garden@btlt.org to be added to the email list.

• • This Group meets regularly on Tuesday mornings 8:30-9:30am and Wednesday evenings 4:30-5:30pm. 

Orchard Team:
Help us to preserve and care for the fruit trees in this shared section of the garden. Do you have knowledge about small-scale orchards, pruning skills, or interest in managing one? Just want to learn more about tending peach trees, apple trees, grapes, blueberries, and elderberries? We would love to have you join us!

• • The Orchard Team meets throughout the season as needed. Please email garden@btlt.org to be added to the email list.

Perennial Team:
Help care for the perennials in the Plant Sale flower beds at TSCG. You can also support our biggest Garden fundraiser, the Annual Taking Root Plant Sale, which takes place each June This is great for folks who love flowers, have knowledge or want to learn more about native plants, want to support the pollinator community. Native plant enthusiasts join our crew! 

• • This group has regular work days during the Plant Sale season and will meet throughout the season as needed. There is also an opportunity to work on a solo project. Email garden@btlt.org to be added to the email list.

General Maintenance:
Weeding pathways, organizing the shed, fixing broken tools, building new structures. The success of the garden depends on good maintenance A great choice for folks who like solo time, tinkering, thinking creatively, and fixing things. Anyone with carpentry and building skills interested in lending a hand, please reach out.

• • This group meets as needed or solo projects are carried our in collaboration with the Garden Manager. Email garden@btlt.org to be added to the email list. Interested folks are encouraged to show up at the garden during any of the designated volunteer workdays, or email garden@btlt.org to learn more.