June 16, 2026 · Southwest Corridor Park Conservancy

From Bare Dirt to Green Grass: The Sod Project Is Complete

This Monday, June 15, was a big day along the Corridor. Board members and volunteers turned out to roll out fresh sod at the Round Window Garden, replacing bare, worn-down dirt with a healthy green lawn — all in a single day of hands-on work.

An Early Start

Board President Franco Campanello shared a look at the crew already at work mid-morning, rolling out sod by hand across the garden.

Two volunteers rolling out sod in a garden bed Sod going down early in the day. Photo: Franco Campanello.

All Hands on Deck

By midday, the crew was making steady progress, fitting sod rolls into place piece by piece along the garden's sidewalk edge.

Four volunteers taking a break during sod installation, one holding a roll of sod Some of the volunteers who turned out for the day. Photo: Jenny Keenan.

Two volunteers kneeling to cut and fit a roll of sod into place Carefully cutting and fitting sod along the bed edge. Photo: Jenny Keenan.

Four volunteers working in a garden bed The crew made quick progress throughout the day. Photo: Jenny Keenan.

Complete, and Protected

By 6 PM, the transformation was done. "The Sod Project is complete," board member Jenny Keenan announced — and the photos said the rest: bare dirt had become a lush green lawn.

A newly sodded lawn bordered by a stone curb The finished garden, fresh sod in place. Photo: Jenny Keenan.

With the sod down, the next job was making sure it gets the chance to take root undisturbed. Volunteers finished the day by setting protective string fencing along the new lawn.

A volunteer kneeling to work on the edge of a finished lawn Finishing touches on the new lawn. Photo: Bob Barney.

Three volunteers installing string fencing along a sidewalk-edge lawn Putting up fencing to protect the new sod while it establishes. Photo: Bob Barney.

More from the Day

Board member celebrating on the newly finished lawn, arms outstretched

Volunteers unloading rolls of sod from a red garden cart

Four volunteers gathered in the freshly sodded Round Window Garden

A volunteer laying sod along the garden's sidewalk edge

The finished lawn with protective string fencing in place

A few more moments from June 15. Photos: Jenny Keenan.

Thank You

Projects like this one happen because board members and neighbors show up and put in the work. Thank you to everyone who turned out on June 15 — the Corridor looks better for it.

There are plenty of ways to stay involved:

Volunteer with us — garden stewardship, events, and more
Explore the Corridor — discover the community gardens we maintain
Support our mission — your donation keeps the park thriving year-round

See you in the Corridor.

The Southwest Corridor Park Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

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