Come volunteer at the OCF Community Nursery! Learn about native plants and stewardship of native, drought-tolerant plants by volunteering
About this event
Help our City Forest! Here in Our City Forest we try to show different ways to have drought tolerable gardens. So this November coming to OCF Nursery is Hügelkultur, but in order for OCF to talk & teach about Hügelkultur. We first have to build it. So come on down to the Community Nursery. (This event is a High Intensity.)
We will start this workday with a tour of our Community Nursery. Then, participants will work together with OCF AmeriCorps members to help build a Hügelkultur (Hoogul Culture).
Other tasks may include:
Sanitizing stakes, pots, and other transplanting materials
Weeding/invasive species eradication and prevention
Moving trees and shrubs to make space for new stock
Assisting with maintenance and clean-up efforts
Encouraging healthy tree structure through leader-tying and restaking
Hand-watering shrub stock and mature plants in our garden spaces
No experience necessary, just a willingness to work with others while enjoying the outside! Great opportunity to gain hands-on nursery and landscape experience while supporting a good cause!
This event is for ages between 14 to 50+, for other possible events check out our eventbrite page!
COVID- 19 Protocols: You should not report to your volunteer shift if you are feeling ill or are showing any symptoms of COVID-19. CDC-approved face coverings and social distancing are no longer required while volunteering with Our City Forest.
Disclaimer: At this volunteer event, you may be working with individuals who are unvaccinated. Please use your discretion in taking the proper precautions.
***All FIRST TIME volunteers must submit a Volunteer Waiver & Release form and a Self Certification Vaccination Status form.
Volunteers 18 and older must submit a Volunteer Waiver and Release Form and Vaccination Form.
Volunteers under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian complete the Volunteer Waiver and Release Form and Vaccination Form.
Volunteers under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to volunteer.
Forms can be submitted electronically to volunteer@ourcityforest.org, or brought with you to your volunteer shift.
*** If you have already submitted your forms, there is no need to send another copy. Thank you!
What to Bring to Volunteer:
Closed-toed shoes (No crocs, sandals, flats, etc.)
Proper work clothing that can get dirty (long pants are recommended, but make sure your attire is weather appropriate)
Appropriate sun or rain protection (Sunscreen, Hat, Rain jacket, etc.)
Water! Please bring plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated throughout your volunteer shift)
Recommended: Gardening-type gloves
If you arrive at your shift without the above items, you may be turned away from volunteering due to safety reasons.
Free Register HERE