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Seasonal Gardening & Display Installation

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ORGANIZATION: Reiman Gardens

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 7 people are interested
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Volunteers Needed to Prep the Gardens for Seasonal Changes and Displays!

Help us prepare the gardens for the changing seasons! 10,000+ tulip bulbs must be planted before the frost, gardens need to be put to bed, and Winter Wonderscape needs to be installed! Join Reiman Gardens horticulture staff and regular volunteers in this massive undertaking.

  • October 14-18, 21-25: plant bulbs which will bloom in the spring
  • October 28-Nov 1, Nov 4-8, 11-18: Winter Wonderscape display installation

Volunteers do not need prior experience! All tools and simple instructions will be provided onsite, and horticulture staff will work alongside volunteers throughout the opportunity. Thank you for helping us make Reiman ready for the seasons ahead!

Good Things To Know

  • This volunteer activity takes place outdoors and may be cancelled in case of severe weather (all volunteers will be notified via email of any schedule changes)
  • Volunteers must wear close-toe/heel shoes (sneakers, hiking or steel-toe boots are a good choice)
  • Volunteers should also bring along a full water bottle
  • Reiman Gardens will provide gloves, tools, and bulbs
  • Volunteers should be prepared to get dirty!

Are you interested? Visit https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/reimangardens/items/444020/?full-items=yes&flow=906441 to sign up!

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About Reiman Gardens

Location:

1407 University Blvd., Ames, IA 50011, US

Mission Statement

Educate, enchant, and inspire an appreciation of plants, butterflies, and the beauty of the natural world.

Description

Situated on a 17-acre site, the year-round attraction features distinct gardens both indoors and outdoors on a 17-acre campus, a Conservatory with seasonal displays, a 2,500-square-foot Butterfly Wing with emergence cases, a Gift Shop, and beauty for all to enjoy and share.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Community
Environment
Arts & Culture, Community, Environment

WHEN

Mon Oct 14, 2024 - Fri Nov 15, 2024
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WHERE

1407 University BlvdAmes, IA 50011

(42.0106,-93.63857)
 

DATE POSTED

August 15, 2024

SKILLS

  • Farming
  • Agronomy
  • Botany
  • Gardening
  • Horticulture

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Must be at least 16
  • Shifts are 3 hours long with a break midway through. If you are interested in volunteering but need a time accommodation, let's talk! Email rgvolunteers@iastate.edu.
  • Volunteers must sign a digital participation agreement in advance of their service days. Volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes.

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