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Service Project

Operation: FOOD FOREST FORAY

April 04, 2026

08:30 AM - 01:00 PM MST

Phoenix Platoon

Event overview

Join Travis Manion Foundation's Phoenix Service Platoon for an incredible day of service and impact at Desert Abundance, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit cultivating a thriving 5-acre desert food forest in the heart of the Tonto National Forest!

We’ll kick things off with a guided tour of the site, followed by a hands-on instructional session where you’ll learn about deep-well planting techniques for native desert trees. Then it’s time to get to work! Volunteers will help plant 10 trees, clear dead plant matter to reduce wildfire risk, and prepare areas for walking paths and monsoon garden spaces.

After a rewarding day of service, stick around—lunch and drinks will be provided for all volunteers!

Come ready to learn, serve, and make a lasting impact!

Type

Service Project

What To Wear

Clothes that can get dirty, Warm weather gear, Closed-Toe Shoes

Accessibility

Uneven terrain

What to Bring

Wear warm weather attire and hat to protect from the sun. Sunblock. Water bottle, we will have water dispenser on site for refills. A willingness to learn. And a "can-do attitude".

Who's Invited

Groups
Kids (under 13)
Teens
Adults (21+)
Seniors (55+)
Adults (18+)

Event Contact

When and where

Date

April 04, 2026

Time

08:30 AM - 01:00 PM (MST)

Location

Desert Abundance Food Forest

37615 E Arboretum Way
Superior, AZ

Parking Information

Free parking on-site

Who We Are

In 2025, Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) acquired The Mission Continues, bringing two best-in-class organizations together to provide more opportunities for veterans to find community, lead, and serve. Guided by the ethos “If Not Me, Then Who…,” veterans continue their service, build connections, and thrive in their post-military lives by serving as character role models to youth. As a result, communities prosper and the character of our nation’s heroes lives on in the next generation. Learn more about TMF at travismanion.org

Who should volunteer?

Our service projects are for all veterans with a desire to continue their service and for all non-veterans that want to be part of a nationwide movement to transform communities. Please note, age and accessibility accommodations can be made at any project. There is room for everyone to make an impact. 

How to volunteer 

Click “Attend” to fill in simple volunteer information. You will get an email confirmation and updates about this event through your choice of email and text messages.