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Volunteers for Native Plant Nursery
ORGANIZATION: CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY - Willis Linn Jepson Chapter
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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79 people are interested
We meet at Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District every Monday, and Thursday 10am - Noon, to grow native plants at our 3,500 square foot nursery. The nursery is operated by the Willis Linn Jepson Chapter of the California Native Plant Society using all volunteer labor. The chapter represents Society members that reside in Solano County We sell these plants at our semi-annual sales. The money is used to fund native plant conservation activities in. No skills are required, but volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes. Weekly tasks include maintenance and cleaning of propagation area, potting up plants, cleaning used pots, preparing cuttings and seeds, etc. Volunteers can also help with occasional workdays or the semi-annual sales.
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About CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY - Willis Linn Jepson Chapter
Location:
PO Box 1091, Benicia, CA 94510, US
Mission Statement
The mission of CNPS is to conserve California native plants and their natural habitats, and increase understanding, appreciation, and horticultural use of native plants. Our vision includes a future where: ... CNPS's leadership influences personal ethics and actions, as well as public policy for native plant protection.
Description
The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) is a statewide non-profit organization of amateurs and professionals with a common interest in California's native plants. Our nearly 10,000 members work to promote native plant appreciation, research, education, and conservation through our five statewide programs and 34 regional chapters in California. The Willis Linn Jepson Chapter is an all-volunteer organization that serves Society members who reside in Solano County. The groups meets a minimum of twice a year and typically offers several hikes or tours throughout the year at destinations that feature native plants. The Chapter has fall and spring plant sales that feature native plants grown at the its nursery in Vallejo. Proceeds from these plant sales support native plant conservation activities in Solano County.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
47 Solano AvenueVallejo, CA 94590
DATE POSTED
November 23, 2022
SKILLS
- Gardening
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- We provide orientation and training. Any amount of time is helpful.