Join us on the last Sunday of every month for a day of fun & light gardening at the Fruit & Spice Park! Volunteers will help with weeding the herb & vegetable garden and the more than 150 fruit tree seedlings kept in their tropical climate greenhouse. The herb & vegetable garden features crops like tomatoes and potatoes, lovingly tended by dedicated volunteers and staff. By supporting the garden we ensure there is a space for everyone to benefit from the knowledge imparted by the study of Ethnobotany, how plants and people affect each other!
This volunteer opportunity is made possible with the support of our community partner, HandsOn Miami.
Responsibilities and Duties:
– Light gardening and mulching
– Removing vines and weeds
– Additional tasks as needed
Qualifications:Â All ages are welcome. Must be able to bend for extended periods of time and able to work outdoors for up to 3 hours.
Commitment Expected: Please arrive on time and check-in with staff. We recommend having sunscreen & bug spray, a hat & comfortable clothing for warm temperature, and a reusable water bottle.
If you would like to participate in this event, please register on ParkLink in advance.
Additional Details
What Should Volunteers Bring? - Closed Toed Shoes, Water in a Resuable Bottle, Gloves, Hat & Sunglasses
What Will Be Provided? - Pickers, Buckets
Organizer
Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces makes it our year-round mission to make a difference, educating and engaging citizens in stewardship, preservation, conservation and resiliency efforts for these precious coastal habitats. Community volunteers are essential to the success of these cleanup efforts. Be part of the solution to coastal pollution by pitching in for a Miami-Dade Parks coastal cleanup.
To participate, volunteers must first create a volunteer account online at Miami-Dade Parks’ Park Link.