Volunteers Invited to Support Greenhouse Work at Petrova Elementary

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Community Volunteer Day: Upgrade Petrova Greenhouse and Gardens

Join the Saranac Lake Central School District's Farm to School program in enhancing the Petrova greenhouse and gardens. Volunteers are needed to assist with various upgrades and construction projects.

Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Petrova School Garden, 141 Petrova Avenue, Saranac Lake
Rain Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024

Tasks Include:

• Moving and assembling raised garden beds
• Building out the new Petrova school garden using power tools, hand tools, and people power

What to Bring:

• Work gloves
• Water and snacks
• Clothes that can get dirty
• Sunscreen and a hat
• Cordless drill with charged batteries (if possible)

Volunteer Sign-Up: Register in advance through this form.
Contact: Emily-Bell Dinan at dinanemi@slcs.org with any questions.

This project is supported by The Heart Network's Creating Healthy Schools & Communities (CHSC) program, Atlas Hoofed It Farm, and Specialty Woods Products.

Can't make it on May 4th? The Farm to School program is also seeking summer volunteers to tend the gardens at Petrova, Saranac Lake High School, and Bloomingdale Elementary School from June to August. Email dinanemi@slcs.org to sign up and receive training.

Learn more about Saranac Lake's Farm to School program on Facebook at facebook.com/SLF2S. For information about The Heart Network's CHSC program, visit heartnetwork.org or contact Arriana Patraw at apatraw@heartnetwork.org.