Volunteer: FALL WORKDAYS at Lincoln Heights Community Garden - Sept 13, 2025Help us care for the Lincoln Heights Community Garden! During the Fall season, tasks may include: cleaning out garden beds, filling with extra soil and covering for the season; weeding the aisles in the gardens; organizing the tool shed; raking the shade garden; clearing out growth on the fences, etc. We'll also be giving the gardens and Park a thorough clean-up, time permitting. All materials and supplies will be provided! Below are some additional instructions for a safe and productive Volunteer project day: Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes (REQUIRED!) for safety! Wear old clothes/shoes that can get muddy or dirty, especially if you plan to help with painting. Bring your own heavy-duty work gloves, if you prefer - gloves will also be provided. Bring a refillable water bottle; and wear a hat, sunscreen and bug spray as needed. Anyone under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult/parent!QUESTIONS? Contact Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov / 980-314-1046 OR Garden Captain India Solomon at india.d.solomon@gmail.com Program: Community Gardens Help us care for the Lincoln Heights Community Garden! During the Fall season, tasks may include: cleaning out garden beds, filling with extra soil and covering for the season; weeding the aisles in the gardens; organizing the tool shed; raking the shade garden; clearing out growth on the fences, etc. We'll also be giving the gardens and Park a thorough clean-up, time permitting. All materials and supplies will be provided! Below are some additional instructions for a safe and productive Volunteer project day: Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes (REQUIRED!) for safety! Wear old clothes/shoes that can get muddy or dirty, especially if you plan to help with painting. Bring your own heavy-duty work gloves, if you prefer - gloves will also be provided. Bring a refillable water bottle; and wear a hat, sunscreen and bug spray as needed. Anyone under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult/parent!QUESTIONS? Contact Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov / 980-314-1046 OR Garden Captain India Solomon at india.d.solomon@gmail.com Program: Community Gardens Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Sep 13, 2025 Zip Code: 28216 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: FALL WORKDAYS at Lincoln Heights Community Garden - Sept 20, 2025Help us care for the Lincoln Heights Community Garden! During the Fall season, tasks may include: cleaning out garden beds, filling with extra soil and covering for the season; weeding the aisles in the gardens; organizing the tool shed; raking the shade garden; clearing out growth on the fences, etc. We'll also be giving the gardens and Park a thorough clean-up, time permitting. All materials and supplies will be provided! Below are some additional instructions for a safe and productive Volunteer project day: Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes (REQUIRED!) for safety! Wear old clothes/shoes that can get muddy or dirty, especially if you plan to help with painting. Bring your own heavy-duty work gloves, if you prefer - gloves will also be provided. Bring a refillable water bottle; and wear a hat, sunscreen and bug spray as needed. Anyone under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult/parent!QUESTIONS? Contact Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov / 980-314-1046 OR Garden Captain India Solomon at india.d.solomon@gmail.com Program: Community Gardens Help us care for the Lincoln Heights Community Garden! During the Fall season, tasks may include: cleaning out garden beds, filling with extra soil and covering for the season; weeding the aisles in the gardens; organizing the tool shed; raking the shade garden; clearing out growth on the fences, etc. We'll also be giving the gardens and Park a thorough clean-up, time permitting. All materials and supplies will be provided! Below are some additional instructions for a safe and productive Volunteer project day: Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes (REQUIRED!) for safety! Wear old clothes/shoes that can get muddy or dirty, especially if you plan to help with painting. Bring your own heavy-duty work gloves, if you prefer - gloves will also be provided. Bring a refillable water bottle; and wear a hat, sunscreen and bug spray as needed. Anyone under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult/parent!QUESTIONS? Contact Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov / 980-314-1046 OR Garden Captain India Solomon at india.d.solomon@gmail.com Program: Community Gardens Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Sep 20, 2025 Zip Code: 28216 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Early Bird Workday at Winterfield Community Education Garden - SEPT 2025Join us for a FALL Early Bird Workday at Winterfield! Get a dose of nature and an opportunity to demonstrate your gratefulness for the EARTH by caring for one of the most special community spaces in our county. Gather a group of friends for the workday, and make plans to eat afterwards at one of East Charlotte’s wonderful eateries. WE can provide some recommendations! Various tasks include: Weeding - Learn how to minimize these aggressive plants in your garden. Mulching - Learn the importance of covering and building your soil. Planting - Learn about transplanting cold weather crops. We will provide a cooler of water - please bring a refillable water bottle. Please bring your own work gloves and hand tools if you have them - We'll have some equipment on hand. Wear long pants, long sleeves (optional); and closed-toe shoes are REQUIRED! *Be warned: No restroom facilities at or close to this site.PARKING: Use the listed address for GPS - 3105 Winterfield Place, 28205 - the Garden is on the right directly across from Winterfield Elementary School. Park on the street in front of the Garden's main entrance, or in the school parking lot. QUESTIONS? Contact Carla Vitez at carlavitez@gmail.com Program: Community Gardens Join us for a FALL Early Bird Workday at Winterfield! Get a dose of nature and an opportunity to demonstrate your gratefulness for the EARTH by caring for one of the most special community spaces in our county. Gather a group of friends for the workday, and make plans to eat afterwards at one of East Charlotte’s wonderful eateries. WE can provide some recommendations! Various tasks include: Weeding - Learn how to minimize these aggressive plants in your garden. Mulching - Learn the importance of covering and building your soil. Planting - Learn about transplanting cold weather crops. We will provide a cooler of water - please bring a refillable water bottle. Please bring your own work gloves and hand tools if you have them - We'll have some equipment on hand. Wear long pants, long sleeves (optional); and closed-toe shoes are REQUIRED! *Be warned: No restroom facilities at or close to this site.PARKING: Use the listed address for GPS - 3105 Winterfield Place, 28205 - the Garden is on the right directly across from Winterfield Elementary School. Park on the street in front of the Garden's main entrance, or in the school parking lot. QUESTIONS? Contact Carla Vitez at carlavitez@gmail.com Program: Community Gardens Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Sep 21, 2025 Zip Code: 28205 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: LATE FALL WORKDAY at Lincoln Heights Community Garden - Oct 18, 2025Help us care for the Lincoln Heights Community Garden! During the late Fall season, we'll be "putting the gardens to bed" for the winter - tasks may include: final cleaning out of garden beds and covering for the season; weeding the aisles in the gardens; organizing the tool shed; raking the shade garden; etc. We'll also be giving the gardens and Park a thorough clean-up, time permitting. All materials and supplies will be provided! Below are some additional instructions for a safe and productive Volunteer project day: Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes (REQUIRED!) for safety! Wear old clothes/shoes that can get muddy or dirty, especially if you plan to help with painting. Bring your own heavy-duty work gloves, if you prefer - gloves will also be provided. Bring a refillable water bottle; and wear a hat, sunscreen and bug spray as needed. Anyone under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult/parent!QUESTIONS? Contact Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov / 980-314-1046 OR Garden Captain India Solomon at india.d.solomon@gmail.com Program: Community Gardens Help us care for the Lincoln Heights Community Garden! During the late Fall season, we'll be "putting the gardens to bed" for the winter - tasks may include: final cleaning out of garden beds and covering for the season; weeding the aisles in the gardens; organizing the tool shed; raking the shade garden; etc. We'll also be giving the gardens and Park a thorough clean-up, time permitting. All materials and supplies will be provided! Below are some additional instructions for a safe and productive Volunteer project day: Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes (REQUIRED!) for safety! Wear old clothes/shoes that can get muddy or dirty, especially if you plan to help with painting. Bring your own heavy-duty work gloves, if you prefer - gloves will also be provided. Bring a refillable water bottle; and wear a hat, sunscreen and bug spray as needed. Anyone under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult/parent!QUESTIONS? Contact Karen.Howard@MeckNC.gov / 980-314-1046 OR Garden Captain India Solomon at india.d.solomon@gmail.com Program: Community Gardens Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 18, 2025 Zip Code: 28216 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: LEAVES, LEAVES, LEAVES! at Winterfield Community Education Garden - OCT 2025Learn how leaves can turn into gold for the garden! Bring a bag to contribute to our compost...Get a dose of nature by caring for one of the most special community spaces in our county. Gather a group of friends for the workday - and make plans to eat afterwards at one of East Charlotte’s wonderful eateries. WE can provide some recommendations! We will provide a cooler of water - please bring a refillable water bottle. Please bring your own work gloves and hand tools if you have them - We'll have some equipment on hand. Wear long pants, long sleeves (optional); and closed-toe shoes are REQUIRED! *Be warned: No restroom facilities at or close to this site.PARKING: Use the listed address for GPS - 3105 Winterfield Place, 28205 - the Garden is on the right directly across from Winterfield Elementary School. Park on the street in front of the Garden's main entrance, or in the school parking lot. QUESTIONS? Contact Carla Vitez at carlavitez@gmail.com Program: Community Gardens Learn how leaves can turn into gold for the garden! Bring a bag to contribute to our compost...Get a dose of nature by caring for one of the most special community spaces in our county. Gather a group of friends for the workday - and make plans to eat afterwards at one of East Charlotte’s wonderful eateries. WE can provide some recommendations! We will provide a cooler of water - please bring a refillable water bottle. Please bring your own work gloves and hand tools if you have them - We'll have some equipment on hand. Wear long pants, long sleeves (optional); and closed-toe shoes are REQUIRED! *Be warned: No restroom facilities at or close to this site.PARKING: Use the listed address for GPS - 3105 Winterfield Place, 28205 - the Garden is on the right directly across from Winterfield Elementary School. Park on the street in front of the Garden's main entrance, or in the school parking lot. QUESTIONS? Contact Carla Vitez at carlavitez@gmail.com Program: Community Gardens Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 19, 2025 Zip Code: 28205 Allow Groups: Yes |