MSU Pollinator Gardens

Project Description

Assist the MSU Office of Sustainability, the W.J. Beal Botanical Garden and Infrastructure Planning and Facilities to ready the universities pollinator gardens along the Red Cedar River.  Volunteers will assist with invasive species removal, weeding, and laying mulch to create pathways.  All materials needed will be supplied by MSU.

All volunteers should gather along the Red Cedar River directly behind the Minskoff Pavilion.  Representatives from MSU Sustainability and Beal Garden will be waiting for you to provide instruction.

Those volunteering for "Garden #1" will be serving with current MSU students participating in the Earth Day, Spartan Day of Service.

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
This is an on campus project.  Volunteers will walk to the service location located directly behind the MSU Business College Complex.  

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
9:30 a.m. - Lunches & T-Shirts  
10:00 a.m. – Project Begins
2:00 p.m. – Volunteer opportunities conclude | Return to campus

Community Partner - MSU Pollinator Gardens

MSU Pollinator Gardens Accommodations

• Must be 17 years or older

About MSU Pollinator Gardens

As a Bee Campus USA affiliate, a diverse group of MSU partners are collaborating to build upon our recent successes and continue to rally the Spartan community together to protect pollinators and create positive change through expanded learning and engagement opportunities. MSU Infrastructure Planning and Facilities, W.J. Beal Botanical Garden, and the Office of Sustainability are working together in collaboration with student groups like Sustainable Spartans to bring more pollinator gardens to campus and serve as stewards of these important spaces.

Website: https://sustainability.msu.edu/

Project Date

April 22, 2023

Project Locations and Shifts

MSU Business College Complex
632 Bogue Street
Room N130
East Lansing, MI 48825

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

Project Coordinator

Carolyn Miller
miller94@msu.edu
(517) 884-8486

Volunteer registration is closed.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Carolyn Miller at miller94@msu.edu or (517) 884-8486 .