Ready to make a difference in your community through gardening?
Join us for our Extension Garden Steward AmeriCorps Volunteer Open House, a 2-hour event designed to recruit and prepare volunteers for our Extension Garden Steward program.
This is your chance to learn about the program, discover your role in it, connect with fellow gardeners who share your passion, and get a tasty free meal!
Agenda:
Program Overview:
Learn how the Extension Garden Steward program empowers community members to grow healthy, thriving gardens. We'll cover topics like three-season gardening, integrated pest and pollinator management, and hands-on activities.
Volunteer Responsibilities:
Find out exactly how you can contribute, from helping with hands-on activities to event setup and cleanup.
AmeriCorps Sign-Up:
We'll guide you through the required videos and the simple registration process to become an official AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteer.
Casual Brunch & Socializing:
Enjoy a relaxed meal and get to know other volunteers who are ready to cultivate their green thumbs for a good cause.
Event Details:
When: Saturday, 10/4, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: 501 N. Dodgion St., Independence MO 64050
Bonus: All attendees will receive a free soil sample kit to be used during the course!
This event is specifically for individuals who are 55 or older and reside in Jackson, Clay, or Platte counties in Missouri. While we especially welcome Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists, all passionate gardeners who meet the requirements are encouraged to join!
Want to learn more? Email Damian Fluharty at drffvm@umsystem.edu
