There’s more than just weeding going on during Weedy Wednesdays at Earthwise Garden and Farm in Tsawwassen.
“There’s always something for everybody to do,” says Corinne Imrie, event and program coordinator at Earthwise.
The society is always willing to have more help on the volunteer drop-in day, she says.
Besides weeding volunteers can take part in seeding, raking, pruning or whatever needs to be done, she says.
“It’s Weedy Wednesday, we really want people out in the garden, but we will find something for everybody regardless of their abilities or skill level,” says Imrie.
Earthwise welcomes volunteers any time of the week, says organic grower/educator Charlotte Konken, but Weedy Wednesday is focused on a more social atmosphere.
You can meet new people, see what other gardeners are doing and learn from each other, she says.
“We’re all interested in gardening and farming. We all have different experiences and backgrounds. It’s kind of a place to throw around ideas.”
Volunteer Sue Earles says helping out is therapeutic. She also enjoys working outdoors, getting away from that office atmosphere and getting some fresh air.
The retired teacher used to bring her class to the garden and just kept coming after she retired.
Another volunteer, Natascha Trautmann, says she gets a lot out of it and says it’s been a great learning experience.
Weedy Wednesdays goes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. New volunteers are always welcome.
Earthwise has also recently started a Farm Friday, another volunteer drop-in running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays with a focus on the farm area.
The Earthwise Society, 6400-3rd Ave., Tsawwassen, also has a volunteer open house planned for Tuesday, March 31 from 7 to 8 p.m.
For more on Earthwise, call 604-946-9828 or visit the society’s website at www.earthwisesociety.bc.ca.
