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Volunteer Stewardship WINTER Series: Restoration Wednesdays

January 28 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Four-part series with a new skill each session to engage in meaningful indoor work & learn about native plants as we prepare for the spring!

 

Join us for our Restoration Wednesdays WINTER SERIES at GreenUP’s main office! This four-part indoor series will focus on “off-season” techniques and tasks to prepare us for the spring.

Join us for the following events:

  • January 14: Seed Sorting & Stratification 1-4pm
  • January 28: Garden Tool Maintenance 1-3pm & Volunteer Social 3-5pm
  • March 4: Seed Sowing Part 1 1-4pm
  • March 18: Seed Sowing Part 2 1-4pm

What to Bring:

  • Everything will be provided
  • No experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn and get your hands dirty!

Physical Requirements:

  • Most tasks can be comfortably completed seated at a table
  • Bring your glasses (some seeds are really small!)

Transportation & Parking:

  • GreenUP’s downtown office is located around the corner from the Peterborough Bus Terminal and accessible via several bus routes. https://www.peterborough.ca/living-in-peterborough/transit/routes-and-schedules/
  • There is no public parking at the GreenUP office. There is a public parking garage at the Peterborough Bus Terminal or street parking where permitted.

Perks for Volunteers:

  • Learn hands-on ecological restoration skills.
  • Meet great people and engage with your community.
  • Go home with a little envelope of native seeds.

***Please note that all volunteers must be at least sixteen years of age to participate. Volunteers under 18 will require parental or guardian permission in advance.

For details about each date and to registier, visit Eventbrite

Questions?

We’ll reach out to confirm your attendance and provide additional information prior to the event. You can also email us at christina.balint@greenup.on.ca with any questions or concerns.

Details

  • Date: January 28
  • Time:
    1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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