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Volunteer Opportunity: Coan Garden

August 4, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Coan Garden (1)

Description
Coan Garden’s mission is to provide raised beds for the families in the Edgewood neighborhood to grow their own vegetables, herbs, and flowers.

Eligibility
Ages: 15+

Purpose
Volunteers are essential in maintaining and beautifying the public greenspaces/gardens. All of the Wylde Center gardens are heavily visited 365 days per year and we want to make sure everything looks great on each visit.

Role
Tasks will vary but could include weeding, planting, harvesting, cleaning, and general landscape maintenance. Please wear appropriate clothing, closed toe shoes, and bring water.

Vibe
Work outdoors with plants! Learn about gardening!

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August 4, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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