Volunteer Day: Oriental Garden

GreenThumb community gardens are developed, led, and cared for by dedicated volunteer gardeners who critically upkeep them as public green spaces.Oriental Garden, is seeking volunteers and new garden members who are interested in helping reimagine the garden! The garden is creating space for those who are curious and willing to dig in. This is a great opportunity to join a garden during an exciting build out and be apart of creating something beautiful for the community! Join us for a hands-on volunteer day to start this garden transformation. We will be building new garden beds and planting native plants! No prior experience necessary - beginners are welcome! GreenThumb will provide supplies and facilitation.Register here! This is a great opportunity to support a dynamic space while learning about community gardens. Please wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and bring water and snacks. Note: Some tasks may involve lifting heavy materials and extended periods of bending, squatting, and moving.Location: 326 Jerome St, Brooklyn, NY 11207For information about group volunteering, please contact Volunteer Program Coordinator, Olivia Navarro at Olivia.Navarro@parks.nyc.govThis event is co-hosted by NYC Parks GreenThumb. We are proud to be the nation’s largest urban community gardening program, sustaining over 550 gardens throughout New York City. With GreenThumb’s support, community gardens are centers of environmental justice, ensuring that our city is fairer, safer, and greener for all. GreenThumb’s events are free and open to the public.