Garden Clean-Up - Mytoi

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Opportunity Overview
Nestled within Chappaquiddick Island on Martha's Vineyard is our intimate Japanese-style garden, Mytoi, which offers natural serenity and a place of contemplation to visitors who venture here. Come join staff and other volunteers for a clean-up day on May 12, 2018 from 10:00 am - noon. This is a great opportunity to learn about Mytoi's history and to discover the quiet oasis on Chappy while it is still off-season. We will rake leaves from under shrubs, pick up fallen branches and rake leaves from the Mytoi stream. Volunteers should come dressed in layers for varying weather conditions, wear appropriate footwear, bring work gloves, hat, sunscreen, and refillable water bottles. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their favorite spring-tine rakes. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Responsibilities
* Work alongside staff and other volunteers
* Perform general garden clean-up such as raking and picking up fallen sticks
* Maintain communication with staff
* Sign-up for this event

Qualifications
* An eagerness to participate in maintaining Mytoi
* Able to use hand tools
* Able to follow instructions and work on a team
* Dress in appropriate clothes and footwear
* Ability to stand for extended periods of time and ability to bend
* Ability to walk on a variety of surfaces including grass or uneven surfaces

Time Commitment Needed
May 12, 2018 from 10:00 am - noon

Location
Mytoi, Dike Road, Chappaquiddick Island, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02539

For more information
Contact Eileen Small, Volunteer Resources Coordinator, 781-784-0567 x5501, esmall@thetrustees.org

To explore other volunteer opportunities or sign up as a team, visit our volunteer page at http://volunteer.thetrustees.org/

More about The Trustees
Founded by landscape architect Charles Eliot in 1891, The Trustees has, for more than 125 years, been a catalyst for important ideas, endeavors, and progress in Massachusetts. As a steward of distinctive and dynamic places of both historic and cultural value, The Trustees is the nation’s first preservation and conservation organization, and its landscapes and landmarks continue to inspire discussion, innovation, and action today as they did in the past. We are a nonprofit, supported by members, friends and donors and our 116 sites are destinations for residents, members, and visitors alike, welcoming millions of guests annually. www.thetrustees.org.

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