Upcycle & Garden at the Arroyo Farm Lab!

QUICK OVERVIEW
With support from California Volunteers, L.A. Works has expanded its capacity to serve organizations addressing climate issues! As part of our Earth Day series, join Eco Urban Gardens for a day of gardening and upcycling projects to benefit the Arroyo Farm Lab at Arroyo High School in El Monte.

MISSION
Eco Urban Gardens is a nonprofit organization that builds healthy and sustainable communities by combating food insecurity through urban agriculture and regenerative living. 

IMPACT
The Earth Day efforts at the Arroyo Farm Lab will introduce future students and community members to diverse foods and cultures, as well as establish a local food system to combat food insecurity in our community. The upcycling project efforts will create colorful, sustainable and welcoming spaces for our students and community members. 

VOLUNTEER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Volunteers will take part in three projects:

1) Gardening & Planting
Volunteers will help maintain and plant pollinators and Californi native plants, as well as warm season crops and international herbs for future community education events. 

2) Upcycling Projects
Volunteers will upcycle trash bins to create designated recycle bins and repurpose old wood materials to create colorful signage in various languages to be on display throughout the garden. 

3) Seed Bomb Workshop
Volunteers can create and take-home seed bombs for pollinators in their local communities. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be comfortable with hands-on physical work (i.e. cleaning, pulling weeds, shoveling, and planting).
• Physical demands: Able to lift up to 25lbs (if not able, we will have other things to do for you! Please contact the Opportunity Coordinator below for any questions).
• Dress code: Wear closed-toe shoes, a hat, long pants, and long-sleeve shirts (layer up!). Gloves and tools will be provided (bring your own gloves if preferred). 
• Safety protocols: Everyone will need to take safety precautions throughout the volunteering shift (i.e. nails, and wood pieces may be found in the work area). 

Time/shift commitment: 9:00 - 9:30 am: Registration; 9:30 am - 1:00 pm: Gardening, Upcycling, and Seed Bomb Workshop

​Sign-up deadline/training procedure: 

• ​Sign up by 4/21

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Coffee, water, and light snacks will be provided, but please bring refillable water bottles. 

By registering for this opportunity, you are agreeing to stay connected with future Climate Action events through California Volunteers and the Climate Action Corps. If you do not consent, please email sarah-jane@laworks.com to opt-out.

All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity should adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: https://volunteer.laworks.com/health-and-safety.