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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Get Hands-On in the Garden!
ORGANIZATION: Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
On Tuesdays, Get Hands-on in the Garden through Big Mulching Days and Big Planting Days! Snacks and gloves provided-bring a water bottle. Rain dates for all activities occur the next day (Wednesdays).
4/30: Big Mulching Day @ County Farm Park
5/7: Big Mulching Day @ Sharon Mills County Park
5/14: Big Planting Day @ County Farm Park
5/21: Big Planting Day @ Sharon Mills County Park
BIG MULCHING DAYS
Spring is for mulching! Join Washtenaw Parks staff and a caring community of volunteers for a morning spent outdoors in nature mulching garden beds to prepare for planting. Get a decent workout, learn valuable tips and tricks for ergonomic gardening that will pay off for a lifetime, and learn about the vital role of mulching in the landscape.
BIG PLANTING DAYS
Spring is for planting! Join Washtenaw Parks staff and a caring community of volunteers for a morning spent outdoors in nature planting a whole lot of beautiful plants. Enjoy exercise outdoors in community and learn tips & tricks for successful plantings.
LOCATION INFORMATION
COUNTY FARM PARK-Your efforts provide critical improvements to a series of esteemed community gardens, including the Geometry in Bloom Perennial Garden, the Sensory Garden, and the Memorial Garden, all located at County Farm Park.
SHARON MILLS COUNTY PARK-Your efforts enhance a beautiful historic mill (one of Henry Ford’s original Village Industry sites), located along the River Raisin with scenic hiking trails.
2 Shifts
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Tue May 21, 2024
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morning /
09:30 AM to 11:30 AM EST
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Spots available: 10+
Big Planting Day (rain date on 5/22)
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Tue May 07, 2024
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morning /
09:30 AM to 11:30 AM EST
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Spots available: 10+
Big Mulching Day (rain date on 5/8)
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About Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission
Location:
2230 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in the County by promoting a healthy lifestyle, efficiently providing high quality facilities and programs reflective of current and anticipated recreational needs of County residents and visitors - with particular emphasis on preserving fragile lands, water quality, wildlife habitat, creating pedestrian and greenway connections and providing high quality services to those of all backgrounds.
Description
Washtenaw County's 27 cities, villages and townships are home to about 325,000 citizens in urban, suburban, and rural settings. This mix of different settings provides many opportunities for education, recreation, business, agricultural, and home life. The two largest cities are Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, homes to two large universities - the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Community,
Environment
WHEN
Tue Apr 30, 2024 - Wed May 22, 2024
09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
This opportunity has 2 shifts
WHERE
Sharon Mills County Park5701 Sharon Hollow RdManchester, MI 48158
(42.177155 ,-84.09274 )
DATE POSTED
February 21, 2024
SKILLS
- Gardening
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
N/A