Lay Compost at Mountain View Community Garden with DUG!

Get Connected Icon Happens On Jun 5, 2024
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Description

Join Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) as we build a new community garden in Aurora at the Mountain View United Church. DUG Community Gardens are spaces for food access, community building, and climate action. 

Garden Builds may include:

  • Using power tools like skill saws and power drills (no experience necessary!)
  • Cutting wood and configuring plot borders
  • Using shovels and wheelbarrows
  • Laying planters mix and compost in new plots to mend the soil
  • Laying pathways for accessibility
  • Cleaning up the site
  • And more!

What to bring:

  • Reusable water bottle
  • Gloves (if you have some, if not we’ll provide them)
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses

What to wear:

  • Clothes you don't mind getting dirty!
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Sun protection: Hats, sunglasses, sunscreen etc.
  • Layers, layers, layers!

DUG will provide:

  • Materials, tools, and instructions
  • Snacks
  • Music
  • Garden education materials

Please reach out to marisa@dug.org with any questions!

Details

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Inclement Weather Plan: In the case of inclement weather—including thunderstorms, heavy rain, snow, ice, AQI of 150+, extreme temperatures, heavy winds, or other weather advisories—the DUG team will do our best to reschedule this workday. We aim to make decisions with at least 24 hours notice and will notify volunteers of any changes via email as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.
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Location

Get Connected Icon 10700 E. Evans Ave
Aurora, CO  80014