- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Adopt-a-Garden
ORGANIZATION: Blank Park Zoo
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Experienced gardeners are invited to adopt a garden site in the Blank Park Zoo and care for it the entire growing season, May - October. Specific garden sites in the Zoo may be adopted by individuals, families, or groups. Sizes of the gardens plots vary and are located throughout the zoo.
After volunteers are assigned a garden plot, they will need to submit their plan to the Manager of Grounds for approval. Cost of the plants is at the volunteer’s expense or, with prior permission; they can bring plants from their own yards. The cost of the plants may be tax deductible. Copies of receipts can be turned in for a letter from the Zoo for tax records.
All persons interested in adopting a garden will be required to become a Blank Park Zoo Volunteer and attend an orientation session where the specifics details of the Adopt-a-Garden program will be discussed. Gardeners will be able to enter the as early as 8:00 am and garden until 5:00 pm. All garden plots will be provided, by the zoo, signs with the volunteer’s name or group name displayed on it.
The purpose of this program is to allow a space for experienced gardeners to showcase their talents while helping beautify the zoo.
Volunteers are responsible for:
Planting the garden, weeding, watering, and maintaining it throughout the growing season, including putting it to bed in the fall
Buy their own flowers and bring their own equipment to work on the garden
Gardens will need to be kept clean, neat, and pleasing. The volunteer should plan on working on the garden at a minimum 3 hours a month.
If the garden becomes unruly aesthetically unpleasing, volunteers will be called and asked to fix the garden within one week. If this happens more than three times or if the volunteer fails to respond, the zoo will take over maintenance of the plot or it will be given to another interested party.
Knowledge Skills needed: Gardening experience and skills
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About Blank Park Zoo
Location:
7401 SW 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Blank Park Zoo is to inspire an appreciation of the natural world through conservation, education, research, and recreation.
Description
The Blank Park Zoo is located in Des Moines, IA and manages 49 acres of land. Of that, 22 acres have been developed into animal exhibits or facilities.
Currently there are 104 different animal species and 1,484 animal specimens cared for at the Blank Park Zoo.
Individuals age 18 and over may volunteer for most special events, visitor services, office support, and grounds without adult supervision. Children ages 13-17 may participate in special events only under the supervision of a parent/guardian. Education volunteers must be 18 or older.
ZooCrew is a special volunteer program for teens 13-17 years old. Applications are accepted until April 27th for the 2012 summer.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
7401 Sw 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
DATE POSTED
January 14, 2020
SKILLS
- Gardening
- Botany
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3 hours a month