Second Chances

This program typically runs in mid-to-late summer. Qualifying community gardens and food forests will be contacted directly to receive resources.

TURNING SURPLUS INTO SUSTAINABILITY*

OVERVIEW

DUG’s Second Chances program promotes resource recovery to eliminate critical food-producing plants from ending up in Denver’s landfill. This program offers no-cost seedlings to DUG’s gardeners and community members to grow fresh and healthy food in their garden plots or home gardens. Organized after DUG’s Grow a Garden and Garden Equity programs, Second Chances prioritizes growers who lost plants to weather-related events and hard frosts, as well as to support beginner gardeners.

2026 Impact

We’ve streamlined distribution, expanded volunteer support, improved signage and crowd flow, and strengthened collaboration between growers, the DUG, and community partners.

5,824

Plants Rescued and Redistributed

83

Gardens & Food Forests Supported Across Denver

160

Hours Volunteered by DUG Staff and Community

116,480

lbs of Potential Waste Diverted from Landfills

WITH Special Thanks TO

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