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Spring Garden Fair 2025 - Come Volunteer with Us!

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ORGANIZATION: UC Master Gardener Program of Santa Clara County

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Spring Garden Fair
A Master Gardener Educational Fair and Plant Sale

Be a part of the fun by encouraging sustainability and healthy lifestyles through gardening. Thousands of tomato, pepper, herb, ornamental, California native and succulent plants will be on sale at this community event. There will be educational talks, children's activities, hands-on demonstrations, informational booths, and tours of our Martial Cottle Park Demonstration Garden.

Ideal for high school and college groups, service clubs, or individuals. Hours will count as volunteer service hours for students and you will receive documentation when you complete your shift.

The things you'll be doing:

  • Maintain a "Plant Check" area, much like a coat check for the plants our customers have purchased
  • Help patrons load their cars with plants / other items purchased
  • Guide attendees to talks and help organize materials for presenters
  • Assist in the sales line or other areas as needed as the event progresses

Please note: You will have the opportunity to help in different areas, and in fact your willingness to do so is greatly appreciated. This will be a busy event and needs will shift throughout the day!

Preregistration is required. Your volunteer waiver and photo release MUST be signed and brought with you. Younger than 18 must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Arriving - We recommend getting dropped off or parking on Chynoweth Ave near Vauxhall Circle. A walk-in entry is close to the Master Gardener Spring Garden Fair. Report to the Volunteer Central tent at the Fair entrance.

Bring a water bottle and dress to be outdoors! Sturdy closed-toed shoes, hat and sunscreen are recommended. When you arrive, check in with Rinat Nevo Dubiner. Contat her at (408) 242-9514 if necessary.

Questions? Contact UC Master Gardeners: Christopher Gunnuscio at cgunnuscio@gmail.com

3 Shifts

  • Sat Apr 26, 2025 - 07:00 AM to 11:00 AM PST - Spots available: 3
    Parking, parking, parking! Our Spring Garden Fair brings thousands of visitors, and we need your help getting them parked and participating.
  • Sat Apr 26, 2025 - 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Opening the fair, helping with plant transport, plant sitting, parking, hospitality or garden talk assistance.
  • Sat Apr 26, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Helping with plant transport, plant sitting, parking, hospitality or garden talk assistance, and closing down the event.
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About UC Master Gardener Program of Santa Clara County

Location:

1553 Berger Dr., 2nd Fl, San Jose, CA 95112, US

Mission Statement

To extend research-based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of Santa Clara County.

Description

The UC Master Gardener Program of Santa Clara County teaches horticulture skills to youth and adults, hosts hands-on educational workshops that teach how to protect California's natural resources by gardening sustainably, and provides hands-on demonstrations at school, community, and demonstration gardens

You can get your gardening questions answered by stopping by a Master Gardener event or by calling our county help desk.

For more information, check out our website. We have "Advice to Grow By...Ask Us!"

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Environment
Hunger
Community, Environment, Hunger

WHEN

Sat Apr 26, 2025
07:00 AM - 04:00 PM
This opportunity has 3 shifts

WHERE

UC Master Gardener Parcel at Martial Cottle Park5283 Snell AveSan Jose, CA 95136

(37.26283,-121.83331)
 

DATE POSTED

March 14, 2025

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Must be at least 13
  • You MUST sign and bring a volunteer waiver in order to participate. Please also bring a signed photo release. If you are under 18, your parent or guardian will need to sign on your behalf.

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