The winter season is fast approaching, but there are still plenty of volunteer opportunities at the Earthwise Garden.
Earthwise is hoping to recruit some helpers over the winter to get the garden ready for the spring season. As many gardeners will agree, winter can be a fabulous time to work in the garden.
Digging in the garden on a crisp, sunny winter day helps us connect with nature, and reminds us that spring will soon be on its way. There are many mental and physical health benefits that come from gardening year round.
If gardening isn’t really your thing, there are lots of other ways to help. Over the past three years, the Earthwise Garden has seen impacts from the Southlands development taking shape around it. As the construction of the Market Square nears completion, Earthwise and its volunteer teams will be hard at work re-establishing the garden, improving infrastructure and restoring the site.
If you have knowledge to share, or skills and experience in gardening or garden construction projects, Earthwise would love to hear from you.
On Thursday, Nov. 7, Earthwise Society will be hosting a volunteer social and information session from 5 to 7 p.m. at Sundial Villa’s meeting room, 5421-10th Ave., Tsawwassen.
Earthwise volunteers, who play a crucial role in the day-to day operations at Earthwise, will share their thoughts and ideas about the future direction of Earthwise as part of this open discussion and planning session.
For current volunteers, it’s a great opportunity to learn more about what the restructuring of Earthwise will look like and how you can help moving forward. If you are a prospective volunteer who has always wondered how to get involved, you are invited to the event to meet other volunteers and be a part of the planning going forward.
There is no cost for this event and refreshments will be served.
For more information about the volunteer social, or to RSVP, call 604-946-9828 or email [email protected].
