Bowie Az Community Center

08/04/2026

Dear Friends,

Summer has been a season of remarkable progress in Bowie. New partnerships have taken shape, our Community Food Garden is producing fresh food for neighbors and exciting opportunities are emerging to strengthen water stewardship, regenerative agriculture and education throughout Cochise County.

Welcome to the first issue of SkyHarvest Quarterly, highlighting the people, partnerships and practical actions that are helping restore landscapes, strengthen communities and plant hope for the future.

08/04/2026

Community Gear Available for Use under the Porch!
Hi neighbors,We have set up some items under the porch for anyone in the community to use! You are welcome to come by and utilize them whenever you would like.Available for use:Exercise equipment (a couple of items available)Foosball table, Narcan (accessible for health and safety needs)Please feel free to drop by and make use of these items at your convenience

08/04/2026

Big news for our household waste! 🌱We just built a dedicated space for household composting. Instead of sending scraps to the landfill, we are turning them into nutrient-rich soil.Here is what we are collecting in the new compost area:
🥔 Potato peels
🥚 Eggshells
☕ Coffee grounds
🍎 Fruit and veggie scraps
This small change will help us reduce our environmental footprint right from home. 📍Located at the southwest corner of the property

07/31/2026

Help Our Non-Profit Community Garden Build a bare root Tree Nursery! 🌳
Hi neighbors and local business owners,As a non-profit community garden, our mission is to make fresh food and green spaces accessible to everyone in our neighborhood. We are launching a bare root tree nursery to grow Moringa trees.To get operational, we urgently need donations of a few heavy-duty materials. Because we are a registered non-profit, we can provide donation receipts for tax purposes!

We are looking for:Large orchard boxes: To build sturdy, raised holding beds for the saplings
Truckload of soil: High-quality topsoil, compost, or planting mix. Wire mesh / hardware cloth: For the bottom of the growing box to air prune the trees and also to protect the sprouting trees from pests .If your business has surplus inventory, or if you have extra materials in your yard, you can help us grow a canopy that benefits our whole neighborhood for decades. Please comment below or send a direct message to coordinate. Thank you for growing with us!

07/31/2026

Ideas are turning into reality!

07/31/2026

Turning a bare, weed-filled lot into a vibrant garden takes clear steps: clearing the land, building healthy soil, and planting seeds and trees . This transformation brings life, color, and peace to an empty space.

Next steps- Expanding the growing space/ creating the parking lot

The western side of the lot has gravel scattered about that needs to be moved along the west side of the road. This will provide a clear spot to expand the garden and also make us a nice gravel parking lot!
If you have the equipment and little extra time we would greatly appreciate your help. You can stop by anytime you like. We have a few volunteers that are willing to come lend a helping hand!

07/30/2026

07/30/2026

Join us at the Arid landscaping & agriculture workshop! We will be providing snacks made from native locally-harvest food! 🌵

07/30/2026

FREE Arid Landscaping & Agriculture Workshop
- Resilience & Abundance -
Learn how arid plants & water reduction are transforming agriculture. Discover little-known low-water use trees that shade & feed your family. Secrets for enhancing your soil & garden are revealed
Saturday, August 22, 2026, 9 am - Noon
Curry Seed & Chile Co., 1091 E Curry Farm Rd, Pearce, AZ

• Guided tour of Curry Farms by Ed Curry
• Learn about arid plant species that are changing agriculture
• Update on efforts to reduce water usage in the Willcox Basin
• Low-water use trees that create shade and cool your home
• Keys to using drip irrigation on your property
• How to make your own compost
• Turning your soil into a sponge
• Organic herbicides & pesticides for your garden

Space is Limited: Workshop is limited to the first 30 people to register
Presenters: Ed Curry, Jan Groth, & Jackie Watkins
Workshop Sponsor: People for the Playa Water Resources, Inc. 2026 Education Series.

www.peoplefortheplaya.org