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Schoolyard Greening Projects Working Bee
September 1 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Join us on Tuesday, September 1st, from 9:30-11:30am, to help give the plantings at St. John C.E.S. some late summer care.
Tasks will involve:
- Learning about Miyawaki Little Forests and weeding around the young trees
- Learning about living playscapes, like Willow Tunnels and forming them into the correct shape
- Learning about the berry patch and building trellises to support the black berries as well as weeding them
What to Bring:
- Comfortable clothes that can get dirty, long pants and closed-toed shoes
- Sun protection
- Water bottle/snacks
Where to Meet:
- Meet in the St. John C.E.S. school yard. You can park in the school parking lot off of Braidwood Ave. and walk through the gate to the rear of the school yard.
What’s the Impact?
- Research shows that natural playscapes consistently outperform manufactured playgrounds because they encourage longer, deeper, more imaginative play, reduce stress and increase attention and promote connection to nature which is protective for lifelong health.
To register, please visit GreenUP’s Volunteer Portal.