Get Hands-On in the Garden!

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On Tuesdays, Get Hands-on in the Garden through Big Mulching Days and Big Planting Days! Snacks and gloves provided-bring a water bottle. Rain dates for all activities occur the next day (Wednesdays).

4/30: Big Mulching Day @ County Farm Park
5/7: Big Mulching Day @ Sharon Mills County Park
5/14: Big Planting Day @ County Farm Park
5/21: Big Planting Day @ Sharon Mills County Park

BIG MULCHING DAYS
Spring is for mulching! Join Washtenaw Parks staff and a caring community of volunteers for a morning spent outdoors in nature mulching garden beds to prepare for planting. Get a decent workout, learn valuable tips and tricks for ergonomic gardening that will pay off for a lifetime, and learn about the vital role of mulching in the landscape.

BIG PLANTING DAYS
Spring is for planting! Join Washtenaw Parks staff and a caring community of volunteers for a morning spent outdoors in nature planting a whole lot of beautiful plants. Enjoy exercise outdoors in community and learn tips & tricks for successful plantings.

LOCATION INFORMATION
COUNTY FARM PARK-Your efforts provide critical improvements to a series of esteemed community gardens, including the Geometry in Bloom Perennial Garden, the Sensory Garden, and the Memorial Garden, all located at County Farm Park.
SHARON MILLS COUNTY PARK-Your efforts enhance a beautiful historic mill (one of Henry Ford’s original Village Industry sites), located along the River Raisin with scenic hiking trails.