Community members play an important role in caring for and enhancing Asheville’s public spaces. The City supports opportunities for residents, businesses, organizations, and community groups to contribute to the cleanliness, beauty, ecological health, and overall vitality of public spaces through programs focused on gardening, habitat, litter reduction, and other stewardship activities.
Community Gardens & Edible Parks on City Property
In partnership with Bountiful Cities, the City of Asheville supports residents in establishing Community Gardens on approved city-owned property sites. Residents are also invited to support stewardship of the City’s three food forests through community workday participation.
Learn more about the programs and community garden application process on the City’s Asheville Edibles Webpage.
Pollinator Habitat on City Property
Interested in establishing or stewarding critical pollinator habitat on City property? Learn more about the process to establish or participate in existing habitat maintenance as a volunteer with our partners at Bee City Asheville.
Learn more about the program on the City’s Asheville Edibles Webpage.
Adopt-a-Street
The City offers the opportunity for individuals, households, businesses, organizations, school groups, neighborhood associations, and communities of faith to maintain city-maintained roads; materials for clean-ups are provided and signage is displayed of the sponsoring individual/group.
Information on Litter Programs
Community Litter Clean-Up
The City partners with Asheville Greenworks to support DIY clean-ups.