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Gardener | Agricultural History Farm Park

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ORGANIZATION: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

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The AHFP is a 455 acre park open 7 days a week from sunrise to sunset. It is a beautiful setting of a historic farm, including several outbuildings and a farmhouse.

Near the farmhouse are two demonstration gardens that are used to explain how people used smaller gardens to feed themselves and their families, and for pleasure with beautiful flowers.

We need your help with watering, weeding, pruning, and other routine care. We are looking for help on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. or Saturday during the growing season, flexible schedule worked out with site manager.

Some gardening experience is helpful, but training will be offered. High school graduates are welcome!

SSL hours approved.
Duties for the maintenance of the garden beds include:
- Watering
- Weeding
- Dead heading
- Raking

Requirements include:
-Some gardening experience
-Able to work out in different weather conditions, include heat, cold, humidity
- Able to bend, kneel, grasp, lift weight up to 15 lbs
- Able to work on unsteady ground
- Background screening required

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About Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC

Location:

Wheaton Headquarters, 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD 20902, US

Mission Statement

Protect and interpret our valuable natural and cultural resources; balance the demand for recreation with the need for conservation; offer a variety of enjoyable recreational activities that encourage healthy lifestyles; and provide clean, safe, and accessible places for leisure-time activities.

Description

Our agency is located just north of Washington D.C., and was originally created to protect the stream valleys around the D.C. area. We have grown into a 34,000 acre park system with over 400 local, urban and regional parks; recreation centers; ballfields; playgrounds; nature centers, a botanic garden and over 200 miles of trails.

CAUSE AREAS

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

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Agricultural History Farm Park18400 Muncaster RoadDerwood, MD 20855

(39.164623,-77.13355)
 

DATE POSTED

April 3, 2024

SKILLS

  • Farming
  • Landscaping
  • Gardening

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2 to 4 hours, schedule to be worked out with staff.
  • Gardening skills helpful but not required.

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