The end of the season means the flower beds and containers get pulled in Portage and downtown Kalamazoo (September 28-October 1 and October 3). There is a lot of work to do, particularly in Kalamazoo, but there is a reward for helping! Volunteers can glean plants to take home. Sign up to help on as many days as you can for as much time as you're available. Items to bring, if you have them, are a shovel, pruning saw, gloves, water bottle, and bags/containers for the plants you take home.
The start time is 9:00 am and we will end by Noon. Wear your gardening clothes and boots, and prepare to get dirty. In Bronson Park, we will be washing the empty containers. For washing the pots, it is recommended to bring rain boots and a rain poncho. You'll be given a parking pass that is valid at a metered spot surrounding Bronson Park.
Specific details on each day's activities and locations and to sign up can be found at the SignUpGenius link:
signupgenius.com/go/5080C4BA8AD2DAAF49-65212222-endofseason#/