Tag: volunteers

Fantastic Workday, 324 Trees and Shrubs, 300+ Groundcovers, 45 + Sweaty Volunteers

First off, thank you to everyone that came out! We couldn’t have done it without you. Despite the fact that it was record breakingly hot all day long, I think it’s safe to say that everyone had fun, and it was a great all-around experience. 

Tree Arrival

Today our first order of trees and groundcover arrived! The plants all look absolutely gorgeous. Everyone showed up around 9:00am or so, and the truck arrived soonafter, and we all got to work on unloading! It didn’t take long to unload everything, and once it 

Help Us Grow!

Our first tree planting workday is this Saturday, June 20th! We are very excited!  We have 324 trees & shrubs and 350 groundcover plants (yes, that makes 774 holes to dig!) arriving Friday morning, and we need to get as many as possible into the ground on Saturday. If you can join us and bring friends, family or co-workers, here is all the info! If you can come, please RSVP so we can get a head count!

When: June 20th, 9:00am-1:00pm

Where: Community Garden @ Parkway United Methodist: 100 NE 44th St., Pompano Beach, FL

What: Plant 324 trees & shrubs and 350 groundcover plants

Who: You and anyone who thinks a green tree is a beautiful thing! We are happy to provide community service hours, water and snacks.

What to bring/wear:

  • Hat
  • Work clothes
  • Sunscreen
  • Sturdy, closed shoes (no sandals please)
  • Gloves
  • Your favorite water bottle

If you have one of these, please label it clearly and bring it along!

  • Shovel
  • Rake
  • Hoe
  • Wheelbarrow or wagon
  • Bucket

For more info and to RSVP:

954-982-8310 or grow@parkwayteddergarden.com