Volunteer Meeting Night - Wednesday March 24, 2010 at 6 pm - FRCA Employment and Training Center, 55 Main Street Woonsocket. Please join us for a meeting of people interested in volunteering with the community garden. Bring a friend and your ideas for the garden. All levels (from complete Novice to Master Gardeners) are welcome.
Garden Preparation Day - Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 9 am - 2 pm. Rain date Sunday April 25, 2010.
Planting Day - Saturday May 15, 2010 from 9 am - 2 pm Rain date Sunday May 16, 2010.
If you plan on attending any of these events please RSVP to Elena Marchand at 401-235-6083 or through email at emarchand@famresri.org
Papa Gino's fundraising night for the garden will be held on Thursday, April 8th from 4- 9 pm. 20% of proceeds from take-out and eat-in orders will benefit the GrowUp! garden. Click here for your coupon.
We are actively seeking and are in need of the items listed below for the garden...
| Trowels |
Hoses |
Watering Cans |
Gardening Gloves |
| Soil/Loam |
Plant Stakes |
Seeds |
Trash Barrels |
| Hoes |
Shovels |
Hand Pruners |
Wheel Barrows |
| Soaker Hoses |
Fertilizer |
Compost |
Greenhouse |
| Screws |
2x4x8 Boards
(non pt) |
24x12 Shade Tarp |
| Gutters for Shed & Leanto |
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We are also actively seeking the donation of a few hours of excavation services at the garden to turn over the soil. The stone grill on site could use the attention and volunteered services of a mason to restore it to its original state. The donation of a dumpster for our garden prep day on April 24th is also being sought.
Our very rudimentary irrigation system needs a major update. If you have design ideas or could provide materials for the system we would love to speak with you.
If you are interested in donating any of the above mentioned items or services please contact Elena Marchand at emarchand@famresri.org
Go Green, Give Back and Connect with your Community.
The garden has various volunteer opportunties available, including the following:
Community Garden Volunteers: GrowUp! Community Garden of Woonsocket is looking for volunteers to serve in a wide capacity. We are currently looking for folks interested in fundraising (including selling our great t-shirts!), planting, watering, harvesting, growing seedlings, procuring donations and sharing gardening and irrigation knowledge.
Advisory Council Members: In order to establish and maintain the GrowUp! Community Garden, YouthWorks411 is seeking members for its advisory council. Anyone interested in community gardening is welcome. We are also encouraging professionals including, but not limited to, public relations professionals, marketing experts, gardeners, lawyers, government officials, church officials, and business leaders.
Community Garden Youth Council Members: Looking for youth in Northern RI to serve on an all youth council for the GrowUp! Community Garden in Woonsocket. 15 to 24 year old youth interested in making a difference in their community, interested in feeding the hungry or interested in gardening should contact YouthWorks411 at 401.235.6059 or jgoode@famresri.org. Meetings will be held twice a month.
Interested volunteers should contact Elena Marchand, Development/Volunteer Coordinator at 401.235.6083 or emarchand@famresri.org and check our upcoming garden events section regularly!