Trees provide many functions and benefits. The Urban Food Forest program is devoted to demonstrating the important function of community engagement that trees provide by showing how different trees can be harvested, processed, and prepared as a means of food. Through this program, we provide education on trees as a means of food through seasonal events and free online resources for the community:
Would you like to volunteer for our upcoming June 2026 Mesquite Milling events (listed below)?
Volunteers help support a community mesquite milling event where harvested mesquite pods will be cleaned, examined, and milled into flour. Receive training at beginning of each event and assist with the milling process alongside TM staff and Sonoran Scavengers.
To sign up to volunteer for either milling date, click here.
