- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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40 people are interested
Community Garden
ORGANIZATION: ECO URBAN GARDENS
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
40 people are interested
Eco Urban Gardens is looking for help maintaining the Oakland Community Garden. Duties will include watering, weeding and sheet mulching. In return you will have access to the community garden, any veggies you choose to care for and harvest, education in how to cultivate organic vegetables. Hours will be once or twice a week for 2-3 hours depending on your schedule.
More opportunities with ECO URBAN GARDENS
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About ECO URBAN GARDENS
Location:
1425 East Orange Grove blvd. Apt 16, Pasadena, CA 91104, US
Mission Statement
Our goal is to guide you how to grow your own food in your backyard by building and cultivating a garden with edibles, native and drought-tolerant plants. At Eco Urban Gardens, we assist with the design of your garden and teach the importance of growing native edible plants. It is our mission to be mindful of the environment and grow food locally that is seasonal and sustainable.
Description
Farm to School is one of our most important programs to serving the community. We believe that each child deserves to know how to grow their own food to prepare a wholesome meal. We educate school children in organic farming and assist with cultivating their edible plants. Students learn the joy of taking care of their plants, while learning valuable lessons about sustainability and caring for their environment. The lesson plan includes how to grow organic produce, promote local and sustainable agriculture, teach organic farming and support a lifestyle of healthy eating and active living.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Oakland Community GardenN Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
DATE POSTED
September 28, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- 2-5 hours a week