April 2, 2008
Volunteer at Green and Growing Fair
We need volunteers to help with set-up, break down, seed planting demos, silent auction and garden book sale, greeting and information tables, and much more...
Volunteer shifts for the Green and Growing Fair are:
Set up: 6:30 a.m -9:30 a.m.
Break down: 2:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
First Shift: 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Second Shift 12:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
If you would like to help with this fun event please contact me at hpicciuca@garfieldpark.org or by phone 773-638-1766x24 with your preferred shift time.
Highlights of the 2008 Green and Growing Fair
You will be able to buy the season's first spring vegetables and seedlings as well as seeds, worm compost and other gardening materials and supplies from local growers and vendors.
Vendors will also be selling local crafts such as painted pots, notepaper & jewelry (just in time for Mother's day!)
Demonstrations on...
Square foot gardening
Basics of composting
Rot Pot seed starting
Home-made solar ovens
Community Garden Poster Session
Popular silent auction of garden related items and more
Free Tool sharpening by the Botanic Garden's Green Youth Farmers
$5.00 Classes on Native Landscaping & Basic Composting
Lunch in the Green Café Accompanied by down home local musicians!
The lunch of ONE SEED CHICAGO: The Sunflower Seed!
Thanks so much and hope to see you at the event!
Harmony Picciuca
Garden and Volunteer Programs Coordinator
Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance
300 N. Central Park Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60624
773.638.1766 x 24
Posted by Ron Wolford at 3:14 PM |
