Nursery Workday

1000 Spring St,San Jose CA 95110

15 April, 2022

Description

Come volunteer at the OCF Community Nursery! Learn about native plants and stewardship of native, drought-tolerant plants by volunteering. Ongoing help is needed for various tasks such as transplanting trees & shrubs, cultivating seedlings, watering, removing invasive species, pruning, moving and staking trees, labeling plants, filling mulch buckets, and propagating plants in the greenhouse. No experience necessary, just a willingness to work with others while enjoying the outside! Great opportunity to gain hands-on nursery and landscape experience while supporting a good cause! In the month of February we're focusing on transplanting root-bound plants into bigger containers, propagating native and/or drought tolerant plants, checking soil levels for proper root growth and adjusting as needed, weeding, and possibly other necessary tasks. This event is all ages, for other possible events check out our eventbrite page! COVID- 19 Protocols: You should not report to your volunteer shift if you are feeling ill or are showing any symptoms of COVID-19. CDC-approved face coverings and social distancing are required while volunteering with Our City Forest. Due to the increase in Covid-19 cases, all volunteers will be required to show proof of vaccination or present a negative test result within 7 days of the event. ***All FIRST TIME volunteers must submit a Volunteer Waiver & Release form and a Self Certification Vaccination Status form. Volunteers 18 and older must submit a Volunteer Waiver and Release Form and Vaccination Form. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian complete the Volunteer Waiver and Release Form and Vaccination Form. Volunteers under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to volunteer. Forms can be submitted electronically to [email protected], or brought with you to your volunteer shift. *** If you have already submitted your forms, there is no need to send another copy. Thank you! What to Bring to Volunteer: A CDC-approved face covering to be worn at all times.Closed-toed shoes (No crocs, sandals, flats, etc.)Proper work clothing that can get dirty (long pants are recommended, but make sure your attire is weather appropriate)Appropriate sun or rain protection (Sunscreen, Hat, Rain jacket, etc.)Water! Please bring plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated throughout your volunteer shift)Recommended: Gardening-type gloves If you arrive at your shift without the above items, you may be turned away from volunteering due to safety reasons.