Description
Enjoy an afternoon in the garden at Flag Ponds Nature Park. Volunteers (maximum of 5) will be needed to help maintain the rain garden behind the Education Building. During the project we will be removing invasive stilt grass and other weeds and adding mulch. This opportunity is for both garden experts and those looking to learn more about native plant gardening!
Duties will include:
- Weeding
- Mulching
Schedule: Wednesday 5/26 11:30 pm - 1 pm
Time Commitment: 1.5 hours
Equipment:
- Face masks must be provided by the volunteer and must be worn at all times.
- Gloves will need to be supplied by the volunteers.
- All volunteers should wear closed toe shoes and bring a water bottle.
- Hand tools will be provided by Flag Ponds Nature Park staff
Skills: Will require bending, kneeling, and moving heavy objects (up to 20 pounds).
Work also includes: Possible exposure to poison ivy, ants, bees, flies, mosquitoes, and ticks.
For any additional information please contact Jenny Yoder at jennifer.yoder@calvertcountymd.gov or call 410-586-1477
