The Plant Exchange is a nonprofit environmental organization that has served Oakland and the Bay Area for over 15 years. Our mission is to promote sustainable gardening practices, reduce landfill waste, educate people about environmental justice, and bring our community together over a common love of gardening. We seek to unite people of all ages and backgrounds and promote the personal health and community benefits that gardening provides.
Upcoming Events
Holiday Gifts and Giving!!
Give the gift of plants and garden art!
Second Saturday Adopt-A-Plant Sale, Saturday, Dec 10th, 9:15am - 1:00pm
and
Broken Dish Mosaic Stepping Stone Workshop with Judith Schonebaum
This is The Plant Exchange's Second Saturday Fundraiser Sale with prices at 40 - 50% discounted from retail.
Plus, make a stepping stone before you shop with all materials and instruction provided for $40 (and you can bring your own memorable broken dish/pottery). Create your stepping stone early in your visit, so that it can set while you look for plants. Judith will also have her own creations available for purchase at retail prices.
Sign up for December 10th Sale here.
Remember we take cash, Venmo, Paypal, or credit cards!
If you would like to see photos of our inventory click here.
Second Saturday Adopt-A-Plant Sale, Saturday, Dec 10th, 9:15am - 1:00pm
and
Broken Dish Mosaic Stepping Stone Workshop with Judith Schonebaum
This is The Plant Exchange's Second Saturday Fundraiser Sale with prices at 40 - 50% discounted from retail.
Plus, make a stepping stone before you shop with all materials and instruction provided for $40 (and you can bring your own memorable broken dish/pottery). Create your stepping stone early in your visit, so that it can set while you look for plants. Judith will also have her own creations available for purchase at retail prices.
Sign up for December 10th Sale here.
Remember we take cash, Venmo, Paypal, or credit cards!
If you would like to see photos of our inventory click here.
GIVE the gift of plant happiness!!
The Plant Exchange reduces waste and grows community by collecting, nurturing, and redistributing plants and garden supplies.
During this past year we exchanged 7000 plants; granted 200 in-kind donations (plants & supplies) to nonprofits; volunteers served 4800 hours; diverted 40 cubic yards of waste from the landfill on a monthly basis.
During this past year we exchanged 7000 plants; granted 200 in-kind donations (plants & supplies) to nonprofits; volunteers served 4800 hours; diverted 40 cubic yards of waste from the landfill on a monthly basis.
Volunteer
The Plant Exchange would be nothing without its dedicated group of volunteers and supporters. We can always use some extra hands at our next Adopt-a-Plant Fundraiser.
Our 8am to 11:00am shift sets up the event, replenishes plants as they are adopted, assists customers, and performs basic plant care and identification.
Our 11:30am to 2:30pm shift takes over for the morning shift, performs repair on garden items and the nursery, and then breaks down the event.
You can sign up for one or both shifts using the button above. If you have any additional questions, send us an email or
call us at 510-866-8482.
Click here to see footage of the events and hear from our volunteers.
Stay involved between events – click here to volunteer for the following and more!
Our 8am to 11:00am shift sets up the event, replenishes plants as they are adopted, assists customers, and performs basic plant care and identification.
Our 11:30am to 2:30pm shift takes over for the morning shift, performs repair on garden items and the nursery, and then breaks down the event.
You can sign up for one or both shifts using the button above. If you have any additional questions, send us an email or
call us at 510-866-8482.
Click here to see footage of the events and hear from our volunteers.
Stay involved between events – click here to volunteer for the following and more!
- Pick up plant donations
- Unload and organize donations
- Volunteer at our warehouse
- Photograph donations
- Write press releases
- Staff our Adopt-a-Plant fundraising sales
- Help us facilitate our Giving Green to Great Non-Profits Program