The Root 66 Community Garden

10/25/2026

🌱 Come for the garden, stay for the friends! 💚

Sometimes all you need is a little sunshine, dirt under your fingernails, and good people to share it with. Whether you're planting, helping out, or just looking for your kind of people, there's a place for you at The Root 66 Garden.

Come grow something beautiful with us, friendships included! 🌻

10/23/2026

🌱 VOLUNTEER DAY AT THE ROOT 66 GARDEN! 🌱

Come get your hands dirty with us this Saturday, October 24th, from 9 AM to noon! 🌿

There’s always something growing, building, planting, or fixing around here, and we can use your help! Bring your energy, a little elbow grease, and your love for the garden. 💚

Come meet great people, make a difference, and help us keep growing something amazing for our community!

📍 The Root 66 Garden, Rancho Cucamonga

👟 Closed toe shoes, long pants, a hat, and a water bottle recommended! All ages welcome!

Come grow with us! 🌱

10/22/2026

10/22/2026

🌳 We plant trees that will feed the future.

Every tree we put in the ground is an investment in generations to come, providing fresh fruit, shade, and nourishment long after we’re gone.

This avocado tree was rescued out of a backyard 5 years ago. It was over 100⁰ and we were sure it would die, but look at it now! Its like magic! We can grow just about anything.

At The Root 66 Garden, we’re not just growing a garden, we’re growing a legacy. One tree at a time, one season at a time, we’re building something that will keep giving for years to come.

Plant today, feed tomorrow. Donate a tree today! 🌱

10/19/2026

See you on Halloween! 10am, non-edible treats, everyone is welcome!

10/19/2026

🎃👻 Halloween Trick or Treating at The Root 66 Garden! 🐐🐓

Bring your little ghosts and goblins for an easy, fun Halloween morning! 🍬

🎃 Saturday, October 31st ⏰ 10:00 AM until we are out of treats!

We’ll have fun non-edible treats at each of our 4 animal enclosures, so little ones can enjoy a simple trick or treating adventure while visiting our garden animals! Perfect for toddlers and little legs. 🐰🐐🐓

Costumes encouraged, little ones welcome, and Halloween fun guaranteed!

Come see us at The Root 66 Garden! 🎃

10/15/2026

Sometimes the best thing kids can do is get outside, get dirty, and discover something new! 🌱

At The Root 66 Garden, we have programs that let kids explore nature, learn where food comes from, and get their hands in the dirt.

🌿 Root 66 Rangers for outdoor fun, gardening, and hands on learning

🎨 Kids Korner for nature play, creativity, art, and exploring the garden

🐛 Junior Ecologist by Wild Byte for kids who want to discover the amazing world of ecology

🥕 FoodShare for Families to learn how to grow fresh food, harvest together, and help feed local shelters and food pantries

Less screen time, more sunshine, dirt under their fingernails, and memories that last! Come grow with us at The Root 66 Garden. 🌱

10/15/2026

🌱 Want to Make a Difference in Your Community?

The Root 66 Garden has a FREE volunteer program, and there’s a place for everyone! 💚

Join a committee of your choice and be part of something that makes a real difference in our community. Whether you love working outdoors, helping kids learn, or prefer working behind the scenes, we have a spot for you!

🐐 Animal care
♻️ Composting and soil building
🌱 Gardening and growing food
🌻 Youth education
🌳 Tree care and irrigation
🎉 Events and fundraising
📋 Clerical and administrative work
📣 Marketing and outreach

You choose what interests you, meet great people, learn new skills, and help us grow something amazing together. Our volunteers help grow food for local food pantries and shelters, educate the next generation, and keep our almost 15 acre garden thriving.

You don't have to be an expert, just willing to get involved and give back!

💚 Join our volunteer family and find your place at The Root 66 Garden!

Visit theroot66garden.org to get started.

10/14/2026

🌳🌱 Our free workshops are always a little bit of learning, a little bit of fun, and a whole lot of community!

This month, we had a great time learning about tree trimming and fertilizing with Nick, our amazing volunteer arborist! Thanks, Nick, for sharing your knowledge and helping us take better care of the trees at The Root 66 Garden.

We offer FREE workshops every month, and everyone is welcome! Come learn something new, meet great people, explore the garden, and have some fun along the way. Garden tours follow our workshops, too!

📍 The Root 66 Garden, Rancho Cucamonga