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Friends of Holliday Park

Garden and grounds volunteers

busy gardeners

Join with Holliday Park staff and other volunteers for hands-on, dig-in projects that help keep Holliday Park beautiful! Come out for general Garden Work Days or Rock Garden Workshops — or both!

For more information about the dates and programs listed here, please call (317) 327-7180.

 

2015 Labor & Learn Workshops

Labor and Learn Workshop

Horticulturist Chris Turner leads these workshops, imparting knowledge and directing projects. Join this enthusiastic and dedicated group of volunteers in caring for the rock garden, milkweed patch, daffodil hill and other garden hotspots. It’s fun to labor and learn while beautifying Holliday Park! No registration needed, just show up! All sessions held rain or shine. Tools and refreshments provided. Sessions qualify for volunteer/training hours for Master Gardeners.

Each session, Chris will spend 30 minutes addressing a garden topic or answering questions. The remainder of the time will be spent working.

All sessions are Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Session topics to come.

March 27
April 10
April 24
May 8
May 22
June 5
June 19
July 10
July 17
July 31
August 14
August 28
September 11
September 25
October 9
October 23
gardeners at work
 

2015 Garden Work Days

The diverse landscaping and gardens of Holliday Park provide visitors beauty no matter what the season. Here’s your chance to become a steward of these beautiful grounds.

Everyone is welcome, and tools and refreshments are provided. Hours are 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Wednesdays:

  • March 25
  • April 8 & 22
  • May 6 & 20
  • June 10 & 24
  • July 15 & 29
  • August 12 & 26
  • September 9 & 23

SaturDaisies:

  • April 4 & 18
  • May 2, 16 & 30
  • June 20
  • July 11 & 25
  • August 8 & 22
  • September 5 & 19
  • October 3 & 24

Watch this page for date listings through the summer and fall.

 
happy gardener
 

You may download and print flyers about these workshops and work days:
Garden Work Days (PDF, 49 KB)
Labor & Learn Workshops (PDF, 52 KB)