New Garden Program in Rainier Beach Neighborhood Seeks Volunteers!The Rainier Beach Learning Garden, one of Seattle Tilth's newest gardens, has served over 500 students this year. Young people are learning how to grow organic food, compost and eat fresh food from the garden. The garden is ready to grow in order to better serve the community. We'd love your help!Work parties are scheduled on weekends starting July 31. If you'd like to participate, we strongly encourage you to attend one of these Volunteer Orientations to find out more about the garden and work parties:Volunteer Orientations for the Rainier Beach Learning Garden§ Thurs., July 29, 6-7 p.m.§ Thurs., August 12, 6-7 p.m.We will meet in the Rainier Beach Learning Garden behind the South Shore School and Rainier Beach Community Center. If you drive, park at the school. Find out more…Rainier Beach Learning Garden Community Work PartiesAll work parties are from 10am-2pm at the Rainier Beach Learning Garden.§ Sat., July 31st§ Sun., August 1st§ Sat., August 7th§ Sat., August 14th§ Sun., August 15th§ Sat., August 21st§ Sun., August 22ndWe will be building new raised beds, pathways, a compost system, a rain swale and themed planting areas. Work parties at the Rainier Beach Learning Garden will be a great opportunity to get your hands dirty and learn from Seattle Tilth staff about building a community garden. Tools and training will be provided. Find out more about this exciting new garden project.Liza Burke
Communications & Volunteer Manager
Seattle Tilth4649 Sunnyside Ave N., Room 120
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 633-0451 ext. 103
lizaburke@seattletilth.org
www.seattletilth.orgSeattle Tilth inspires and educates people to garden organically, conserve natural resources and support local food systems in order to cultivate a healthy urban environment and community.
Michelle Venetucci Harvey
University of Washington '11
Community, Environment, and Planning
Environmental Anthropology
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