Opportunity Details
Build A School Community Garden in Reseda!
Become a Climate Action Hero by building a school community garden in Reseda.
Why: Your volunteer efforts will create needed green spaces on the campus, benefiting students, pollinators, and the larger community. This school serves 694 students in grades 6-12, with 96% of students identifying as minorities. Thanks to your work, students will grow into great environmental stewards for their community, while learning about the importance of biodiversity and food security systems.
Who: In partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers (Office of the Governor), L.A. Works is on a mission to amplify environmental justice initiatives supporting the communities most impacted by climate change.
- Remove weeds
- Level ground in preparation for planting
- Build planter boxes
- Plant native or drought-tolerant plants
- Volunteers will also paint the planters.
- Water and light snacks will be provided
- No experience necessary
- Must be comfortable with hands-on physical work (i.e. cleaning, pulling weeds, shoveling, and digging) and comfortable working with and around children and adults
- Adults should be able to lift up to 25 lbs (or ask for other tasks by emailng the Opportunity Leader)
- Wear closed-toe shoes, a hat, long pants, and long-sleeve shirts.
- Gloves and tools will be provided (bring your own gloves if preferred)
- 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 the Opportunity Leader.
Have Questions? Need Accommodations? Email the Opportunity Coordinator below.
Please note, that this opportunity is managed by L.A. Works Climate Action Program.
All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity are expected to adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: /www.laworks.com/health-and-safety
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Age Minimum (with Adult): 6+, Minimum Age:18+
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