Howdy y'all!

I'm trying to drag you country bumpkins down to the city to come gut our habitat garden for an Earth Day volunteer event. Tasks include:

• Removing invasive plants such as Mulberry trees, Phragmitis, and other weeds.
• Re-mulching the garden.
• Defining the walking path.
• Planting.
• Clearing a congregation area and installing seating.

We're basically trying to beautify the space and make it more accessible for teaching opportunities. I told the head of the horticulture department that my friends in the SCA were a bunch of powerhouses, and he didn't believe me...so I say let's rub his face in it!

Logistics:

• We'd be working from 10 am until noon, then from 1 pm until 3 pm.
• We'll be working alongside public volunteers (no more than 30 of us, total)
• Don't forget to:
  • Dress in layers and expect to get dirty
  • Wear closed-toe shoes (ideally work boots or sneakers)
  • Bring water
  • Bring a signed waiver with you to the event

If you want to participate, email volunteer@hrpt.ny.gov or call (917) 661-8731 and give your name, phone number, and email. We will then send you a waiver that you gotta sign and bring with you on April 22nd.

[Secret] side note: If you guys want to come out the day before (Sunday), I can have people stay the night in my sizable apartment with me. You might have to sleep on the floor, depending how many people come. That way you can experience a bit of the city and night life! Could be a nice change from being alone in the woods, if that's your situation (which I so desperately miss). Parking is no issue on my block.

Feel free to email me with any questions! Thanks for reading!