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Fall Garden Fair

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ORGANIZATION: UCCE Master Gardener Program of Santa Clara County

Fall Garden Fair - Master Gardener Plant Sale and Educational Event

Be a part of the fun by encouraging sustainability and healthy lifestyles through gardening. At our annual Fall Garden Fair we sell thousands of cool season vegitable, herb, flowers, succulents and California Native plants, and give free educational talks and 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:

    • Green Elephant: Help set up and run sales in used garden items sale
    • Hospitality: Provide coffee, tea, and other refreshments to volunteers
    • Logistics: Setup: Put up tables, chairs, canopies, and temporary fencing
    • Logistics: Teardown: Take down tables, chairs, canopies, and temporary
      fencing
    • Parcel Greeter & Loading Zone: Overseeing loading zone and directing people into / out of MG parcel
    • Plant Check-in: Take care of customer purchases while they do other market
      activities (like a coat check)
    • Plant Transport: Move plants from growing areas to sales areas
    • Signage: Put up / take down signs / banners that help attendees navigate our
      parcel to other activity areas
    • Traffic - vehicle & pedestrian: Welcome & guide attendees & volunteers through the Chynoweth gate, volunteers and ADA parking to the partner parkin lot.

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 Rinat Nevo at mgsantaclara@ucanr.edu or (408) 242-9514

2 Shifts

  • Sat Oct 05, 2024 - 07:00 AM to 11:30 AM PST - FULL
  • Sat Oct 05, 2024 - 11:30 AM to 04:00 PM PST - FULL
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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 Oct 05, 2024
07:00 AM - 04:00 PM
This opportunity has 2 shifts

WHERE

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

(37.26366,-121.83143)
 

DATE POSTED

August 24, 2024

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Must be at least 15
  • 4.5 to 9 hours, depending on shifts desired
  • Come prepared for the weather! Close-toed shoes, layers, sunscreen, hat, water bottle. Every participant MUST have a signed waiver. If you do not, you will not be able to volunteer with us. Snacks will be provided, bring your own as desired.

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