Big Leaf Raking Day

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ALL PLAY Days at Holden Forests & Gardens are when we host one-time volunteer activities that are open to anyone, whether you are an active volunteer with us or not! It’s an opportunity to help the environment, meet new people, try out volunteering for us and hopefully, have a little fun! Plus, you get the benefit of free parking and free admission before or after your shift, so you can enjoy our remarkable forests & gardens.

ALL PLAY Day - The Big Leaf Raking Day!

October is a busy month at HF&G, with thousands of bulbs to plant, gardens to cut back - and leaves to rake! We need YOUR help at our Big Leaf Raking Day to do one final push to prepare and beautify our grounds before opening our holiday event.

This activity is open to volunteers ages 14+; no experience necessary and all tools and instructions are provided. As an added bonus, participants can get a "sneak peak" of our amazing FROST exhibit after their shift! It's a unique opportunity to take in all the magic of this exciting exhibit as staff are adding the final touches to it, before it opens to the public on November 23. As if volunteering in our gorgeous fall gardens isn't enough. ;-)

Interested? Here are the details:

• WHEN: Wednesday, November 20; we have two shifts available, one from 9-11:30am and a second from 12:30-3pm.
• WHERE: Cleveland Botanical Garden
• WEAR: Volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. We recommend wearing layers as the temperatures can change during the day. Volunteers who are not dressed in proper attire will be turned away.
• WHAT TO BRING: Please bring a water bottle and gloves, if you have them. All tools are provided as are gloves (for those who need them).
• WHAT ELSE: All volunteers are required to read and sign our Volunteer Waiver & Agreement attached. Volunteers age 18+ can print it out and bring it with you or sign a paper copy at the work site. IMPORTANT: Volunteers under age 18 MUST print this waiver, have a parent/guardian complete and sign both sides, and bring the signed waiver with them to volunteer. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Interested? Sign up below. Spots are limited, so please sign up only if you know you will be able to participate.

NOTE - This activity is weather-dependent. Volunteers will work in light rain (if you are comfortable doing so), but shifts will be cancelled for heavy rain or thunderstorms. You will be notified BY EMAIL in case of cancellation.