Sat, Sep 21
|Pleasant Hill
Gregory Gardens Workday
Join us for a garden work day at Gregory Gardens!
Time & Location:
Sep 21, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Pleasant Hill, 1 Corritone Ct, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, USA
About the event:
Join us for a day of garden maintenance at Gregory Gardens Elementary School!
About the Garden: The Gregory Gardens school garden is growing, and it's not just because of the plants! Join Garden Educator Angela Berry to help prep the site for a CA Native Plant and Indigenous Food Garden, and to work on maintenance projects including sign making, weeding, sanding banches and cleaning beds. The garden classroom at Gregory Gardens hosts Growing Healthy Kids Garden Class, serving all grade levels over the course of the year. In it, students study nature, plants, and get to engage with learning in a hands-on way. The garden is a cared for by Garden Educator Angela Berry, community members, and students.
Projects Include: At this work day, volunteers will work on...
- Preparing a site for a CA Native Plant and Indigenous Food Garden
- Painting Signs
- Weeding
- Sanding and Sealing Benches
- Cleaning out and lining beds
Access Notes: There will be access to bathrooms, shade, and water. If you have any questions about accessibility, please reach out to our team!
You should Bring: Bring water bottles, sun protection, and shoes that can get dirty.
Service Hours: Service Hours are availible at this event for MDUSD students seeking credit. Be sure to bring any paperwork you need signed with you.
Questions?: For questions, contact Angela Berry at angela@ghkids.org