The Gardens at SIUE

The Gardens at SIUE
(Environmental Volunteer Program)
SIUE CAMPUS

What is The Gardens at SIUE?
The Gardens at SIUE is a 35-acre public garden on the SIUE campus featuring woodlands, ponds, grasslands, and sculpture.  The Gardens at SIUE is a collaboration with Missouri Botanical Garden based on a Master Management plan for the following:  Formal Garden, Naturalistic Garden, Myer Arboretum, Event Lawn, Children's Garden, Amphitheater, and Visitor Center.

What Will the Volunteers Do?
In March, volunteers will assist with general clean up and preparing the Garden area and for the Arbor Day program scheduled for  April. On Arbor Day, volunteers will assist with tree planting, general clean up, and educational programs. 

THURSDAYS: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00p.m.
FRIDAYS: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
SATURDAYS: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

FALL 2009
Thursday, September 10
Friday, September 11
Saturday, September 19
Thursday, September 24
Friday, September 25

Thursday, October 8
Friday, October 9
Saturday, October 17
Thursday, October 22
Friday, October 23

Thursday, November 12
Friday, November 13
Saturday, November 14

SPRING 2010
Thursday, March 18
Friday, March 19
Saturday, March 20

Thursday, April 8
Friday, April 9

The Gardens at SIUE
Presents:  Arbor Day & Earth Day

Volunteers needed for the following projects on the following day

EARTH DAY:
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Time: TBA

ARBOR DAY:
Friday, April 30, 2010
from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

¨ Wear work clothes, sturdy shoes, and gloves.
¨ Meet in Morris University Center, Goshen Lounge (1st floor).
¨ Bring a Friend!
¨ Free... however, advance registration is required

Sign-up sheets are at the Kimmel Leadership Center
OR, e-mail mmathen@siue.edu