October Volunteer Day

8210 Murphy Road,Fulton MD 20759

24 October, 2021

Description

We need all hands on deck to help get the tropicals out of the garden so they can stay safe and warm inside over the winter! It's time to remove our potted tropical plants from their seasonal spots in the garden beds, and get them ready to spend the cold season indoors. Today's work will entail digging and heavy lifting, some of which may involve working up close with a partner for short periods. Please come ready to burn some calories! Perks of volunteering include access to the garden and our incredible stock of powerful plant allies, refreshing beverages made fresh, plant and knowledge shares, and community! Participants must wear a well-fitting mask covering mouth and nose when using indoor restroom facilities, and outdoors when closer than 6' to any community member whose comfort requires it - regardless of vaccination status. Please register ahead if you plan to join us, and cancel if plans change so the space can be filled. And of course, please sit this one out if you develop respiratory symptoms or other signs of illness. Thanks so much for your support! Located in Fulton, Maryland, The Green Farmacy Garden is a sanctuary for approximately 300 native and non-native species of plants that have been used traditionally and/or researched for medicinal applications. USDA botanist James A. Duke, PhD, and his wife, Peggy, collected medicinal plants for over sixty years.  In 1997, they transformed part of their pasture land into a teaching garden highlighting the plants that are featured in Jim’s book, The Green Pharmacy. The Green Farmacy Garden is also a part of the United Plant Savers network of sanctuaries around the country, which strive to educate the public and maintain native plant species that have become at risk or endangered. Since the garden is located on a large parcel of land, we are always in need of volunteers to help. We are also receptive to students who wish to work on independent projects with medicinal plants. Tours to the public are on scheduled days or by appointment.