Temecula Valley Rose Society and the Temecula Valley Chapter of the National Charity League have collaborated to create a volunteer program in which mother-daughter teams provide compostable materials from their kitchens to the Rose Haven Heritage Garden’s compost program. The city of Temecula’s Sustainability Program is providing composting buckets to each team, and as of early December, 40 households had signed up for the Composting From Home program, according to a news release from the Temecula Valley Rose Society. The program will allow participants to receive credit for volunteer hours that they must fulfill as members of the National Charity League while providing a benefit to the community. The Temecula Valley Rose Society was approved to become a beneficiary of the National Charity League’s volunteer program in 2023, and mother-daughter volunteer teams began working in Rose Haven Heritage Garden in the winter of 2024, helping in the pruning, mulching and fertilizing of 2,000 rose bushes. “We are grateful for the relationship with the National Charity League and theirpartnership on this new composting program. All of the work in the garden is provided by member volunteers, and having more hands to help in this physical work is a great gift,” Susan Whitten, president of the Temecula Valley Rose Society, said in the news release “We welcome this additional opportunity for volunteers of the Temecula Chapter of NCL to earn hours, learn new skills and help make a big impact on the Rose Haven Garden now and for the future,” Jessica Bridgford Walker, garden liaison for the Temecula Chapter of the National Charity League, said in the news release. Rose Haven Heritage Garden, at 30592 Jedediah Smith Road, Temecula, is home to approximately 2,000 roses — hybrid teas, floribundas, climbers and mini‑roses. The garden also has succulents and xeriscape plant sections, Tree of Life produce garden, Peace and Friendship garden, formal French and English gardens, a reflection pond, gazebo and pavilion available for rental for weddings and other events. It is also a certified wildlife sanctuary, recognized by the National Wildlife Federation in 2011, according to the news release. Related Articles ‘Accelerating Universe and the Hubble Tension’ to be topic for Riverside Astronomical Society Meet Riverside County’s best educators of 2026 Game Changers Leadership Institute gets grant to help elevate its mission Redlands Symphony offers three Redlands Recital Series concerts Concert at Riverside’s Westmont Village to feature jazz pianist Ryan Whyman and his band The Temecula Valley Rose Society, affiliated with the American Rose Society, schedules educational seminars and demonstra­tions throughout the year for children, families and gardening enthusiasts. For information, go to temeculavalleyrosesociety.org. ...read more read less