Our programs
Eight ways we're building a better Reno.
Our programs work across food, water, waste, art, housing, and education. Each is grounded in one belief: that a small group of committed neighbors can create real, lasting change.
Permaculture & Sustainability Education
Hands-on workshops and demonstration sites teaching regenerative design for Reno's high-desert climate.
- Demonstration gardens and food forests
- Seasonal workshops on soil, water, and plant guilds
- Ecological literacy for all ages
Art & Murals
Community-led public art that celebrates Reno's people, ecology, and stories on walls across the city.
- Large-scale public murals
- Neighborhood beautification projects
- Collaborations with local artists and youth
Reno Garlic Fest
A beloved annual celebration of local food, farmers, and the flavor that ties Reno's food community together.
- Farmer and maker marketplace
- Cooking demos and family programming
- Support for local growers and food systems
Natural Building Education
Learn traditional and modern natural construction techniques through immersive, hands-on workshops.
- Cob, straw bale, and earthen finishes
- Sustainable, low-carbon construction
- Skill-building workshops for all levels
Community Service
Regular volunteer days that support neighbors, schools, seniors, and shared public spaces.
- Neighborhood cleanups and improvements
- Support for local schools and seniors
- Mutual aid and community care
Affordable Housing Initiatives
Advancing community land trust work and housing accessibility for a Reno where everyone belongs.
- Community land trust development
- Advocacy for housing accessibility
- Partnerships with local housing organizations
Composting & Waste Reduction
Diverting food waste from landfills and rebuilding healthy soil across Reno neighborhoods.
- Neighborhood food-waste diversion
- Community composting sites
- Soil health workshops and education
Rivers Without Plastic
Protecting the Truckee River watershed through cleanups, community science, and awareness.
- River cleanups on the Truckee and its tributaries
- Community science and monitoring
- Public awareness and policy engagement