Sprout Garden Volunteer at Drake University

What
Help with weeding, mulching, and other seasonal activities at the Sprout Garden.
When
Please email Sprout@drake.edu to arrange a time that works for you.
Where
30th St. and Carpenter Ave, Des Moines, IA
Who
Drake University Sprout Garden
Contact
Mallary Allen
Email
sprout@drake.edu
Phone
(515) 271-2902
Details

The Sprout Garden at Drake University provides programming to the Burt Boys and Girls Club and is used by the Drake curriculum. Produce grown in the garden is donated to neighborhood food pantries, including the Little Free Pantries on Drake’s campus. We have volunteer events throughout the year, including open garden hours during the summer. Please email sprout@drake.edu to arrange a time to help us with weeding. Other tasks are needed at various times of the year (such as mulching, planting, and harvesting). Check out our Facebook page for volunteer events that you may want to join.

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Winter Break Activities

What
Assist garden guests with assorted activities
When
Assorted shifts of 2.5 to 3.5 hours, see sign up info
Where
909 Robert D. Ray Dr., Des Moines, IA
Who
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Contact
Traci Buck
Email
tbuck@dmbotanicalgarden.com
Phone
(515) 323-6293
Details

Drop-in Activity Support Assistants: This role helps guests enjoy additional activities while at the Garden and typically involve a take-home. Volunteers welcome guests, provide instructions, keep the supplies tidy and replenish them as needed. The activity is then self-led. Volunteers may take part in the activity at the end of their shift at cost (check-in with staff when you arrive if interested). One of the two volunteers should know Altru (our point-of-sale system) to be able to ring up those who wish to participate. Staff is willing to teach those unfamiliar with the system if they can stop in sometime during the week of the event. The activity this break will be assisting guests with making Mini Snow Globes (terrariums).
Winter Break Activity Tables: Multiple activities are offered in various locations in the building. They are simple and easy for any volunteer to learn. Instructions are emailed and reviewed in person with staff at the start of the shift and available at the workstation. This break topics are: Welcome to the Rain Forest, Plant Adaptations, Tropical Foods and Chocolate.

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