Love to garden here! All my neighbor gardeners are so friendly. I get inspired by all the…read moredifferent flowers and vegetables they grow.

Been a here a couple of times for Eagle Scout projects & loved the concept. I even got to ride the…read morecool cowboys tractor the last time. Granted it doesn't move yet but still super fun photo op. The garden is a little oasis in the busy rush & push of South Scottsdale. Gotta love that. Give it a try. You'll love it.

While it is unfortunate that food deserts exist in Phoenix, it is heartening to know that there are…read morecommendable efforts to correct this situation. One of these efforts is this community and urban incubator farm which was established by Cultivate South Phoenix (CUSP) to give residents of South Phoenix affordable access to healthy food while encouraging them to appreciate active living and healthy roots of their cultures. At the Saturday farmer's market you can get very locally grown produce and craft items while taking in the cultural performances of local talents. The site of Spaces of Opportunity includes a 10-acre incubator farm where quarter-acre to one-acre plots of land are made available with a preference to farmers who are part of the South Phoenix community and who have limited resources. Also, community members can rent a plot to plant, grow and harvest produce for their own use or to share with others - and the rental fee is an super-affordable $5 a month! I love that here I was able to get fresh locally grown produce as well as craft items to be given as presents and in so doing I celebrate the culture and encourage the efforts of South Phoenix gardeners, farmers and farm workers.

I visited Project Roots on an expedition with UA and I had a great time learning about the farm and…read moreenjoying the weekend market. I highly recommend paying Spaces of Opportunity a visit.

I love everything about this organization! They are doing amazing things. They area a none profit…read morethat's focused on all things gardening. The organization is modeled after "The Little Free Library" I donated $50 from their website and got a jar of their custom blended tallow face and body cream. I'm so stoked that they do this. It could've been a limited time thing, not sure...

Aloha ~ I've only recently began using the Tallow creams, mainly as a facial moisturizer after…read moreshowering, & especially after shaving.. it's wonderful, smells delightful, & "agrees" beautifully with my skin.. Vastly preferred to Petrochemical based box-store nonsense! Please keep up the good work (& products!) - ChAd M​

These volunteers and committed community members are making our neighborhood amazing and livable…read moreand so beautiful. I can't say enough good things about an organization who gives back so much. I am so glad they are part of our community.

Fantastic and dedicated organization doing great things for the community…read more Plenty of ways to get involved including the monthly Friday community events, local art classes and the newly-opened Community Garden.

Free little library, rentable plots for gardening, gorgeous flower beds, & one of the best…read morerestaurants in Mesa: Republica Empanada! Beautiful and well maintained in our little urban oasis in Mesa, Az.

Video of the peaceful Mesa Urban Garden with water sounds, birds singing, colorful flowers and…read morebutterflies. Learn to grow today.

This was a well marked trail #60 to be exact. It was marked as "easy" but I would call it more like…read more"moderate". There were a lot of loose rocks up hill and down hill to navigate. It was gorgeous along the way when you could look up. At the top you can see views that are breathtaking. Or, maybe that was the climb. I did see a few mountain bikers and a couple of other people, but for the most part not crowded on the trail. I will do it again with someone, but not alone. I would also recommend some good grip shoes.

My family and I went to Mountain View Park to go for a hike. There is a basketball court,…read moreplayground, large grassy area, and a garden.

I have Little Free Library duty for two weeks. I can't imagine there are too many families with…read morechildren visiting much with the 100 degree temperatures. If you use the playground early, then yes. Time to grab a good supply of books to fill up the box. Free parking available.

The Veterans Oasis park has different walking trails, offers a lake for fishing, several benches…read morefor bird-watching, large covered ramadas, the Chandler Nature Center (Chandler Native Plant Oasis), and much more. Offers different signs to learn about wildlife and how to be safe. I came in early morning in mid-October and the weather was amazing. In the morning it was about 60 degrees. The park was active: people walking the trails, fishing, several people walking their dogs and there was a group of people with their dogs getting dog training classes. The park still offers plenty of space to enjoy your time outdoors.

This is our favorite neighborhood park. We have seen it grow from a small park to a huge trail…read moreworthy, well kept oasis. Our favorite is going around the scenic loop around water, spotting the ducks, geese and the birds. There are so many exotic Birds specially during the spring, it's a sight. The wildflowers are beautiful and the large trees create a perfect canopy during the summer. We love biking and hiking too, this park has a cute little waterfall and is a favorite among photographers for shoots. There are programs offered in the community center for the kids for summer break and also activities with nature which is nice specially since it's involved with nature. There is also a nice display and tribute to the veterans with some installation arts. This place is worth a visit and wish there were some kids play structure to add to the beauty.

This club meets monthly to discuss herbs, the many varieties, place of origin, as well as their…read moreculinary and medicinal applications. Members share edibles that incorporate the highlighted plant. The Extension Herb Garden has many of the different varieties being presented so there's always an opportunity to view their growth for planting ideas, flowering, lighting, and such. And many of the club members, kindly referred to as "Herbies or (h)erbies, meet monthly to participate in the care and maintenance of this garden. Occasional presenters are invited to present further education in their profession/business. They frequently bring live herbs to sell and have seeds from the garden, labeled and well packaged for home planting for just a buck. Overall a friendly group and well presented info.