On-Going Volunteer Opportunities
School Gardens
MGAWC Message Line: 734-786-6860
Gerisch Middle School
Location: 12601 McCann, Southgate, MI 48195. Off
Northline Rd. Northline is between Allen and Dix.
Contact: Chris Robertson, School: 734-246-4623,
Details: Startup Greenhouse program for students
ages 12 to 13. During enrichment, everyday from 9:30-10:05. Our school
has a new greenhouse that has not been used yet. It was built by the high
school trades program. I am the 7th grade science teacher, and am
interested in building a greenhouse program for the school. I have a small
budget to get started and need lots of help, in the form of expertise and
labor!
Harms Elementary School Teaching Gardens, SW Detroit
Location: 2400 Central Ave, Detroit 48209.
Contact: Dora Badger at 313-849-4680, School:
313-849-3492
Details: Teaching garden in operation March to early
December - activities related to garden. Seasonal activities pertaining to
garden in other months. Wed. or Fri.: 3:00PM - 6:00PM, 3:00PM - 4:00PM or
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Pierce Middle School
Location: 25605 Orangelawn at Royal Grand, Redford.
Contact: Karen Schnuell-Ruth at 313-937-8880 or
313-535-4000 ext 1710, or
Details: The PTO has set aside funds for a landscape
project on school property. Volunteers are needed to work with a small
group of students to start a garden. Help is needed to plan for the
appropriate plants, to direct planting and to assist in planting.
