Grand Traverse Area Spartans Grow Benzie - "Grow Spartan Green" 2025
Hosted by Grand Traverse Area Spartans.
Project Description
Calling all Spartans — alumni, students, families, and friends! You’re invited to get your hands dirty and your heart full by volunteering at Grow Benzie— a Rural Prosperity Incubator located in the heart of Benzie County with outreach and service to all of the Northwest Michigan region. Just like the Spartan spirit, we believe in bold community impact, meaningful connections, and making every effort count.
Our four-acre campus thrives from April to October with opportunities for you to dig in—literally—and help grow a more vibrant, resilient community. From beautifying our community garden to maintaining our edible trails, from tending hoop houses to prepping for community events, we’ve got plenty of ways to get involved.
Grow Benzie Volunteer Activities Include:
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Community garden prep, weeding, planting, or harvesting
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Edible trail & pollinator garden care
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Hoop house maintenance
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Light campus beautification projects
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Event support and setup
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Seasonal projects with our youth and garden guilds
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just want to help where needed, we welcome all skill levels and ages! We are especially open to folks who have a particular interest or skillset as we are often able to match special projects when we know about it in advance!
Timing & Commitment
We welcome volunteers year-round, but April–October is when the magic happens most on our campus. Sign up solo or bring your Spartan squad!
Scheduled volunteer work windows in 2025 are below, but we are happy to work with individuals or groups if another time frame works better for you throughout the year!
April: Tuesday 12 - 4pm, Wednesday 12 - 4pm
May: Tuesday 12 - 4pm Wednesday 4 - 7pm & Friday 10am - 2pm and Saturday, May 10th from 10am - 2pm
June - August: TBD, but will likely mirror our June schedule as well as Saturday, June 21st and Saturday, July 19th from 10am - 2pm
Our Location
Grow Benzie
5885 Frankfort Highway (M-115)
Benzonia, MI 49616
GrowBenzie.org
Why become a Spartan Volunteer with Grow Benzie?
Grow Benzie isn’t just a campus—it’s a community-powered hub that fosters community connection, rural prosperity, and entrepreneurship. When you lend a Spartan hand here, you’re directly helping initiatives that serve children, families, and nonprofits across Benzie County.
How to Get Started
Contact Jackie Luedtke Borozan, our Grow Benize Volunteer Specialist:
volunteer@growbenzie.org
231-882-9510
Learn more and sign up here:
https://www.growbenzie.org/volunteer
You can also learn more about our volunteer opportunities at the United Way of Northwest Michigan’s Volunteer Connection website here:
https://unitedwaynwmi.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=135398
Questions ?
Want to bring a group? Looking for a custom Spartan volunteer experience tied to a service-learning goal or specific guild (like bees, fiber, seeds, or youth)? Just ask—we love collaboration!
Community Partner - Grow Benzie
Grow Benzie Accommodations
- Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult
- Additional registration or documentation required:
https://www.growbenzie.org/volunteer
Volunteer registration contact: Jesse Brown, Grow Benzie Volunteer Coordinator 231-882-9510
About Grow Benzie
Grow Benzie is a non-profit a community-powered hub that fosters community connection, rural prosperity, and entrepreneurship. When you lend a hand here, as a Spartan volunteer, you’re directly helping initiatives that serve children, families, and nonprofits across Benzie County.
Website:
GrowBenzie.org
Project Date
Dec. 31, 2025
Project Locations and Shifts
Grow Benzie5885 Frankfort Highway - M-115
Benzonia, MI 49616
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12 - 7:30 p.m.
(20 spots available)