- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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28 people are interested
Join a Community Garden in a Park!
ORGANIZATION: DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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28 people are interested
DeKalb County seeks to promote healthy eating and active living in DeKalb through community gardens. Community gardens are growing in popularity around the country as people become more concerned with healthy food choices and local food supplies. In addition, community gardens bring people of all ages and abilities together, to enjoy healthy living, and recreation and social activity regardless of cultural, social or economic background.
Our current locations include (All spaces have availability, but those most needing gardeners are bolded):
-Barker-Bryant (District 3)
-Brookside (4)
-DeKalb Memorial (3)
-Emory Grove (2)
-Exchange (3)
-Henderson (1)
-Lucious Sanders (5)
-Mason Mill (2)
-Medlock (2)
-Redan (4)
-Springbrook (2)
More opportunities with DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs
Location:
3681 Chestnut St., Scottdale, GA 30079, US
Mission Statement
The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs' mission is to provide safe parks and facilities, enhance the quality of life as a provider of recreation and cultural experiences and ensure a customer focused parks system.
Description
The Department works together with nationally recognized consultants, community, business and government leaders, as well as citizens of DeKalb County, to create signature parks and recreational facilities that will enhance the image of DeKalb County and its park system.
We are proud to share the many accomplishments of The Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs. This site features our outstanding park system which includes: 114 parks consisting of approximately 6,770 acres of parkland and open space, 82 playgrounds, 2 golf courses, 77 tennis courts, 54 pavilions, 92 ball fields, 11 recreational facilities, and even more.
The Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs understands that parks are not only important to the quality of life, but they are also assets that increase DeKalb County's desirability as a place to live, work and play.
Our department is divided into three collaborative divisions: Administration, Recreation Services, and Park Services. We all work together towards the vision and mission of "Creating and connecting communities through people, parks and programs."
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Any of our 11 active gardens!DeKalb County, GA 30079
DATE POSTED
October 16, 2017
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- Organization
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Botany
- Gardening
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- At least once per week to water, weed, etc.
- Looking for dedicated people to not only garden/harvest, but meet neighbors and grow community!