The Friendship Garden is a 2000 sq foot lawn that RuckusRoots transformed into a native plants, art, & learning garden in 2023. The space is almost ready for its official unveiling to the campus community, but we need help crossing the finish line!

Our goal is to host an opening event during Family STEAM Night at Eucalyptus Elementary on May 2nd, before beginning arts-based ecology programming for students this Fall.

A well-attended volunteer day on April 27th will help us prepare for the May 2nd event, ensuring the garden is weed and grass-free, filled with native plants, and that attendees of Family STEAM Night can participate in fun, creative activities that engage them in the new space and set RuckusRoots up for successful future programming there!

WILL YOU JOIN US? 

Volunteer activities will be broken into three categories:

1) Plant:

• Pull out grass/weeds
• Plant additional native plants

2) Prep

• Prepare materials for student and parent activity on May 2nd

3) Build

• Assemble and/or install garden benches for seating
• Install a small decorative border fence and gate
• Install descriptive plaque 

SOME THINGS TO KNOW:

• Minimum age 18. If you bring children, you must be responsible for them during the event. 
• Language: English or Spanish 
• Knowledge of gardening, general handyman skills a plus but not essential
• Physical requirements: must be able to be outside for at least 2 hours, lift at least 10 lbs, able to bend over, squat and kneel.  
• Bring: reusable water bottle, sun screen and work gloves. 
• Wear: sun hat, comfortable clothes that can get dirty, closed-toed shoes
• Parking and entrance details provided upon registration