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Gardening at Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens
ORGANIZATION: The Trustees of Reservations
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"Drop-In Thursdays" at Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens
Overview:
In the heart of New Bedford lies the former nursery of Allen C. Haskell: six acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, historic buildings, and more than half an acre of greenhouse space. Come drop in the first Thursday of the month from 9:00 a.m. -12: 00 p.m. to help us tidy the garden while you learn new skills. No previous gardening skills required, just a helping hand! Please bring gardening gloves and drinking water. Optional: if you have any tools, please bring those as well.
Responsibilities:
- Sign up for this event
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to follow directions
Qualifications:
- Have reliable transportation to the garden
- A love of gardening and the outdoors
- Able to work independently or as part of a team
- Willingness to work outdoors
- Ability to kneel, lift up to 10 pounds, pull and dig
Physical Demands:
- Bending and kneeling, pushing and pulling.
- Some lifting
Training and Support:
The volunteer reports to the on-site Superintendent and/or Volunteer Coordinator, who will:
- Orient the volunteer to the property
- Explain the Trustees mission and commitment to the community
- Qualified staff will be on the property working with you
Learning Opportunities and Other Benefits:
- Support the Trustees of Reservation in their mission to increase community involvement in our special places.
- Engage in activities supporting preservation and conservation while enjoying the outdoors.
- Create lasting relationships.
Location:
Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens, 787 Shawmut Ave., New Bedford, MA 02746
Time Commitment Needed:
3 hours the first Thursday of each month, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Contact:
Elizabeth Howe, Volunteer Coordinator
Email: infoachaskell@ttor.org
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About The Trustees of Reservations
Location:
200 High Street, Boston, MA 02110, US
Mission Statement
The Trustees of Reservations is here to protect and share the Massachusetts places people love for their exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value. For their trails, their history, their gardens, their beaches. For the simple reason that nature and culture can soothe the soul and improve our lives.
Description
Who We Are
We are more than 100,000 people like you who love the outdoors, who love the distinctive charms of New England, and who believe in celebrating and protecting them, for everyone, forever.
Together with our neighbors, we protect the distinct character of our communities and inspire a commitment to our special places. Our passion is to share with everyone the irreplaceable natural and cultural treasures we care for.
What We Do
We enjoy and care for more than 100 special places - nearly 25,000 acres - all around Massachusetts. And we are actively building an extended family of friends and neighbors across the state that can help in their different ways.
What We Are Up Against
Through more than 100 years of hard work and high standards, The Trustees have built a sterling reputation and a stunning physical legacy.
Today, the places we care about are going fast, and the forces undermining them, including climate change, are moving faster. We need to tap the wellspring of people’s joy - in their communities, their heritage, and the natural world - and mobilize a whole new generation to care.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
787 Shawmut AvenueNew Bedford, MA 02746
DATE POSTED
October 29, 2015
SKILLS
- Landscaping
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Science
- Gardening
- Botany
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 3 hours 9-12 first Thursday morning of each month