Scott County Master Gardeners, Ray Wolf and Faye Waterman, are organizing and leading a project to clean up and redesign our landscaping areas in front of our facility and along our entrance way. We truly appreciate the time and effort both Ray and Faye, along with fellow Master Gardeners, are willing to dedicate to this project.
The first step is spring clean-up! The Master Gardeners will lead the way and they would love to have you join them. It’s an opportunity to get our clean-up done and, at the same time, for our volunteers to learn from the Master Gardeners.
The clean-up day is currently set for Saturday, April 9 beginning at 10 AM. The rain date is set for Sunday, April 10.
All volunteers are welcome to join in on the fun. Many hands make light work. If you have children who are interested in gardening – they are welcome to join you as well. We estimate a couple hours of work – depending on the number of people to help.
Volunteers should bring gloves, clippers, rakes, and weeding tools.
Please send a message to Facility Manager, Darren Chandler, at dchandler@putnam.org if you are able to join us.
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