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ORGANIZATION: UCCE Master Gardener Program of Santa Clara County

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Spring Garden Market - Master Gardener Plant Sale and Educational Fair

Be a part of the fun by encouraging sustainability and healthy lifestyles through gardening. At our annual market we sell thousands of tomato, pepper, herb, flower and succulent plants, give educational talks and have activities for children.

Ideal for high school and college groups or individuals. Hours will count as volunteer service hours for students and you will receive documentation when you complete your shift.

The things you'll be doing:

  • Maintain a "Plant Check" area, much like a coat check for the plants our customers have purchased

  • Help patrons load their cars with plants / other items purchased

  • Guide attendees to talks and help organize materials for presenters

  • Assist in the sales line or other areas as needed as the event progresses
Please note: You will have the opportunity to help in different areas, and in fact your willingness to do so is greatly appreciated. This will be a busy event and needs will shift throughout the day!

Preregistration is required. Your volunteer waiver MUST be signed and brought with you. Younger than 18 must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Arriving - We recommend getting dropped off or parking on Chynoweth Ave near Vauxhall Circle. A walk in entrance is close to the Master Gardener Spring Garden Market. Report to Plant Check-In in the Shade House.

Bring a water bottle and dress to be outdoors! Sturdy closed toed shoes, hat and sunscreen are recommended.

Questions? Contact UCCE Master Gardener Kenneth Gabbard at Kenneth.gabbard999@gmail.com or (669) 333-2919

3 Shifts

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  • Sat Apr 27, 2024 - 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM PST
    Helping with plant transport, plant sitting, parking, hospitality or garden talk assistance, and closing down the event.
  • Sat Apr 27, 2024 - 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST
    Opening the fair, helping with plant transport, plant sitting, parking, hospitality or garden talk assistance.
  • Sat Apr 27, 2024 - 07:00 AM to 11:00 AM PST
    Parking, parking, parking! Our Spring Garden Fair brings thousands of visitors, and we need your help getting them parked and participating.
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About UCCE Master Gardener Program of Santa Clara County

Location:

1553 Berger Dr., 2nd Fl, San Jose, CA 95112, US

Mission Statement

To extend research based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of Santa Clara County.

Description

Our organization participates in a number of events and projects to educate and inform the public about gardening. Each year we trial and test cool season vegetables and warm season vegetables to determine the which ones we will grow for the Spring Garden and Fall Garden Markets. In addition to selling all vegetables from seed, the Garden Markets feature horticultural talks based on our mission. These talks are free and open to the public. You can get your gardening questions answered by stopping by an event or by calling our county help desk. For more information see our website. We have "Advice to Grow By...Ask Us!"

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Environment
Hunger
Community, Environment, Hunger

WHEN

Sat Apr 27, 2024
07:00 AM - 04:00 PM
This opportunity has 3 shifts

WHERE

UCCE Master Gardener Parcel at Martial Cottle Park5283 Snell AveSan Jose, CA 95136

(37.262848,-121.833275)
 

DATE POSTED

April 12, 2024

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • You MUST sign and bring a volunteer waiver in order to participate. If you are under 18, your parent or guardian will need to sign on your behalf.

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