South Lansing Urban Gardens

Project Description

Volunteers will be assisting with start of the year gardening tasks including seed starting, transplanting, and spreading compost and mulch.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Check-In
All volunteers must register/check-in at the Spartan Days of Service kick-off event held in the Business College Complex, Room N130. 

Transportation
All transportation will depart from the Business College Complex, and you must check in to find which bus is designated for your project.  Upon completion of your service project, you will be dropped off at the Business College.  Parking is available at the College of Law ramp, directly across from the Business College. 

Meals & T-Shirts
During check-in and the program a light breakfast will be available to all volunteers.  Prior to departure, volunteers can select a box lunch, and will receive a Spartan Days of Service t-shirt.  Vegan and gluten free options will be available.

Schedule for the Day
8:00 a.m. – Registration Opens
9:00 a.m. – Welcome & Program
9:15 a.m. - Lunches & T-Shirts  
9:40 a.m. – Load Busses
10:00 a.m. – Arrive at locations
2:00 p.m. – Volunteer opportunities conclude | Return to campus

 

Community Partner - South Lansing Urban Gardens

South Lansing Urban Gardens Accommodations

• Must be 17 years or older

About South Lansing Urban Gardens

South Lansing Urban Gardens (SLUG) provides resources and technical assistance for home and community gardeners. We also manage food production in two 90 foot passive solar hoop houses and a 60 foot greenhouse adjacent to the Southside Community Center.  We have a children's garden program, South Side Sprouts and we offer gardening classes for adults on the Spectrum.

Website: http://www.southlansing.org/Gardens/tabid/817/Default.aspx

Project Date

April 22, 2023

Project Locations and Shifts

MSU Business College Complex
632 Bogue Street
Room N130
East Lansing, MI 48824

• 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  (3 spots available)

Volunteer registration is closed.