- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Connect to the natural world at Mass Horticultural Society's morning of service
ORGANIZATION: Massachusetts Horticultural Society
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Join Massachusetts Horticultural Society on Wednesday, January 23rd and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through service in your community. Meet new people, unite in service, and support our mission to connect people to the natural world. We will offer two different volunteer projects:
Seed Library Volunteers: Join Hannah Traggis, our Senior Horticulturist, in the warmth of the Putnam Horticultural Building - no experience necessary - and help us clean, sort and package seeds to support Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Seed Library. Our Seed Library allows individuals, teachers, libraries and community organizations to 'check out' seeds to grow and share them with others. Our goals are to preserve our native plant habitats, help communities grow and eat wholesome food, and strengthen our food system.
Painting Volunteers: Join Dan Brooks, our Director of Operations, and help prep and paint pedestals to be used at the Boston Flower Show in March. Mass Hort manages the floral design and amateur horticulture competitions at the flower show - it's our largest outreach opportunity of the year - and we need help preparing for our exhibits prior to the show.
When: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 - 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Where to meet: The Gardens at Elm Bank, 900 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA
Seed Library Volunteers: Please park at and meet Hannah Traggis in the Putnam Building at the start of your shift. To get to the Putnam building, enter the Elm Bank Reservation on Cheney Drive, crossing the bridge and veering right on the one-way road. Follow the road past all parking lots and soccer fields until the road comes to an end at the stop sign. Take a left at the stop sign and continue past the Mass Hort parking lot, keeping to the right, and the Putnam Building will be on the right after the greenhouses.
Painting volunteers:Please park at our main parking lot and meet Dan Brooks in front of the Hunnewell Building at the start of your shift. You will be painting in a barn with limited heat, so please wear warm clothes that are also appropriate for painting.
To sign up and for more information, visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0a45a5af23a46-mass1
If you have any questions, please contact Amy Rodrigues, Volunteer Engagement Manager, at arodrigues@masshort.org or 617-933-4934.
Thank you for your service and support of Mass Hort!
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About Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Location:
The Gardens at Elm Bank, 900 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02482, US
Mission Statement
Founded in 1829, the Massachusetts Horticultural Society is dedicated to encouraging the science and practice of horticulture and developing the public's enjoyment, appreciation, and understanding of plants and the environment. As a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit, we provide educational opportunities to people of all ages through hands-on learning in the gardens, workshops and lectures, and visits to schools and outreach programs throughout Massachusetts. Our public gardens, The Gardens at Elm Bank, are located on the historic Elm Bank estate in Wellesley/Dover, and include 16 acres of display gardens, historic landscapes and structures and natural habitat.
Description
The Gardens at Elm Bank are the home to beautiful gardens and a rich history. Please visit www.masshort.org for more information about our history and growth.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
900 Washington StreetRoute 16Wellesley, MA 02482
DATE POSTED
January 17, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16