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4 people are interested
Garden Boxes and Steps
ORGANIZATION: The Free School
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4 people are interested
People's Park & Gabi's Garden is a unique public space in the city of Albany. Gabi's Garden is a free-food garden with no fence, that raises food for the Albany Free School and to give away to neighbors.
There is no school this year, which has made it great year to dig in and improve our landscape.
We are looking for help to (1) build new garden boxes and (2) rebuild our stone garden steps.
GARDEN BOXES:
We are looking for volunteers with tools to perform basic carpentry, building garden container boxes. We will purchase wood and hardware.
STONE STEPS:
We have two sets of stone steps that have been worn down over the years by the running feet of children. We are looking for someone with experience in paving or trails who can tell us how to reset the stairs. We can purchase sand and gravel.
More opportunities with The Free School
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Free School
Location:
8 Elm Street, Albany, NY 12202, US
Mission Statement
Free to learn.
Description
Founded in 1969, The Free School in Albany, New York is the longest running inner-city independent alternative school in the United States. We provide a unique alternative to traditional models of education by offering children a self-directed approach to their learning. Students at our school, many whom have slipped through the cracks of today’s regimented test-driven school system, flourish in a nurturing environment that allows them the freedom to chart their own course of learning while fostering emotional growth and inter-personal skills.
At The Free School, students not only learn the traditional academic subjects, but also valuable lessons about responsibility, problem solving, social justice and most importantly, how to relate to each other. We have always placed great emphasis on student’s emotional well being, fostering loving, caring relationships and developing a community of engaged learners. It is our focus on community building that encourages students to follow their dreams, contribute positively to society, and become voices for change.
The Free School has an active garden program at our Downtown Albany campus, as well as over 200 acres of forest in Grafton, NY. Volunteer postings on this page include work days and events at the garden and Grafton land.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
6 Wilbur StAlbany, NY 12202
DATE POSTED
May 30, 2021
SKILLS
- Landscaping
- Carpentry
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 2-4 hours