Dig-ins
Our spring 2026 Dig-ins are complete – a big thanks to everyone that helped make it possible by generously supporting our mission with your time and/or donations! As our spring gardens are growing, we’re starting to think about fall. Stay tuned for information about our workshops that will begin in August and our Dig-ins starting in September. Meanwhile, you can join our Frequent Volunteer List to receive notifications for weekday and between season events that may pop up.
Keep in mind that when you volunteer with us this year, you’ll also be invited to our Community Appreciation Event, which will be held in October at Boggy Creek Farm.
We hope to see you soon!
What is a Dig-in?
Dig-ins are our primary mission – this is where we gather with great volunteers like you and help others learn to grow some of their own food. No experience is needed – all it takes is a few hours of your time. Our primary Dig-ins take place on Saturday and Sunday mornings in March and early April for spring gardens and September and early October for fall gardens. From time to time, we have projects outside of our regular Dig-ins, including some on weekdays. If you haven’t already, you can join our Frequent Volunteer list to receive notifications of these events. Groups are welcome (just contact us to work out the details) and feel free to bring your children, though we ask that you accompany young children at all times. Anyone wishing to get more involved should consider becoming a Dig-in team leader by attending our Dig-in Leader Training workshop.
2026 Fall Dig-ins:
Please review our Code of Conduct prior to registering for a Green Corn Project event.
- Check back for dates and registration information for our fall Dig-ins
Here are photos from our 2026 spring season (click for more GCP photos):
What to do on the Dig-in day
Please be sure to check the website and your e-mail both the night before and the morning of the Dig-in, as it is possible that we may need to reschedule because of weather, ground conditions, or other reasons. We will provide all the necessary tools and instruction; you do not need any prior training. Please plan on staying till 1pm although most teams finish by noon.
WHAT TO BRING
Dress appropriately for the weather and we recommend: closed toed shoes, a full water bottle, gardening clothes, gardening gloves if you use them (we also have some gloves available), sunscreen and a hat.
Where to meet up
We will meet at 6405 S. Pleasant Valley Road in Southeast Austin. Look for a gate opening in the tall wooden fence. There will be a Green Corn Project sign outside. Please drive in carefully being mindful of the chickens, ducks and other volunteers.
Volunteer check-in
After you arrive, look for a person at a table with a clipboard – please sign in and grab a name tag. It may seem a bit chaotic at first as we gather tools, sort plants, and bag compost, but someone will help you find a task. Once we’re ready and everyone has arrived, we’ll assemble, chat about the garden sites we plan to visit, and then you will be assigned to a Dig-in team. You and your team members will exchange phone numbers, make note of the destination, and travel to the garden sites. If you have an appropriate vehicle and would be willing to help transport tools and/or compost to the garden site(s), let us know when you sign in.
Dig-ins
Our spring 2026 Dig-ins are complete – a big thanks to everyone that helped make it possible by generously supporting our mission with your time and/or donations! As our spring gardens are growing, we’re starting to think about fall. Stay tuned for information about our workshops that will begin in August and our Dig-ins starting in September. Meanwhile, you can join our Frequent Volunteer List to receive notifications for weekday and between season events that may pop up.
Keep in mind that when you volunteer with us this year, you’ll also be invited to our Community Appreciation Event, which will be held in October at Boggy Creek Farm.
We hope to see you soon!
What is a Dig-in?
Dig-ins are our primary mission – this is where we gather with great volunteers like you and help others learn to grow some of their own food. No experience is needed – all it takes is a few hours of your time. Our primary Dig-ins take place on Saturday and Sunday mornings in March and early April for spring gardens and September and early October for fall gardens. From time to time, we have projects outside of our regular Dig-ins, including some on weekdays. If you haven’t already, you can join our Frequent Volunteer list to receive notifications of these events. Groups are welcome (just contact us to work out the details) and feel free to bring your children, though we ask that you accompany young children at all times. Anyone wishing to get more involved should consider becoming a Dig-in team leader by attending our Dig-in Leader Training workshop.
2026 Fall Dig-ins:
Please review our Code of Conduct prior to registering for a Green Corn Project event.
Here are photos from our 2026 spring season (click for more GCP photos):
What to do on the Dig-in day
Please be sure to check the website and your e-mail both the night before and the morning of the Dig-in, as it is possible that we may need to reschedule because of weather, ground conditions, or other reasons. We will provide all the necessary tools and instruction; you do not need any prior training. Please plan on staying till 1pm although most teams finish by noon.
WHAT TO BRING
Dress appropriately for the weather and we recommend: closed toed shoes, a full water bottle, gardening clothes, gardening gloves if you use them (we also have some gloves available), sunscreen and a hat.
Where to meet up
We will meet at 6405 S. Pleasant Valley Road in Southeast Austin. Look for a gate opening in the tall wooden fence. There will be a Green Corn Project sign outside. Please drive in carefully being mindful of the chickens, ducks and other volunteers.
Volunteer check-in
After you arrive, look for a person at a table with a clipboard – please sign in and grab a name tag. It may seem a bit chaotic at first as we gather tools, sort plants, and bag compost, but someone will help you find a task. Once we’re ready and everyone has arrived, we’ll assemble, chat about the garden sites we plan to visit, and then you will be assigned to a Dig-in team. You and your team members will exchange phone numbers, make note of the destination, and travel to the garden sites. If you have an appropriate vehicle and would be willing to help transport tools and/or compost to the garden site(s), let us know when you sign in.