Let’s Build Some Gardens!
2024 community volunteers working in the backyard.
In celebration of Earth Day, please join us as we renovate the backyard at one of our group homes for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities for the upcoming growing season. Some tasks include building raised bed frames and a 48 ft. long-raised garden bed and constructing two arch trellises. If there’s enough time, we’ll also plant gooseberries, figs, currants, blueberries, and strawberries.
This design will enlarge the currently cultivated square footage at the group home from 128 sq. ft. to 802 sq. ft., an increase in tillable area of nearly 150%. This will beautify and grow the outdoor space at this residence for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The staff and residents are excited to grow their own vegetables and herbs.
📅 Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
🕒 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🍕 Pizza provided for all volunteers!
📍 Location: 187-45 Hilburn Avenue, Hollis, NY 11412
Participants must be 18 years or older. No specific skills required, just a willingness to work and get dirty! Please dress to play in the dirt, wear closed toe shoes, and bring a refillable water bottle.
For more information or to sign up, contact Lux Laurent at [email protected].
Let’s come together to make a positive impact on our environment. Your efforts will help create a healthier and more sustainable future for our community and beyond.
We look forward to seeing you there!