Opportunity Details
Chimborazo Native Foods Volunteer Workday
Brief Organizational Description:
Chimborazo Native Foods is a community garden located in the east end of Richmond VA. They are commited to clearing out invasive plants and replacing them with natives!
Volunteer Duties & Responsibilities:
We will be planting a number of native shrubs for Richmond Tree Week!
Volunteers will also assist with laying out seed mix with cover crops and native grassland species in order to establish a native grassland on a hillside.
This mix will be covered with coconut coir matting, which volunteers will also assit in rolling out and decuring with stakes.
The work will be done on a sloped area with a good deal of holes, so Closed toe shoes are mandatory, and boots are highly recommended.
Water will be provided, but please a bottle.
Qualifications, Skills, & Requirements:
Closed toe shoes
Time Commitment:
9am - 12pm
Other Information:
Location is in the park at the bottem of the hill near the dog park.
Parking is at the top of the hill and you'll need to walk down.
Bring refillable waterbottles!
Closed toe shoes required!
Environment
Age Minimum (with Adult): 13+, Minimum Age:15+, Court Ordered Volunteer - Allowed