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Get ready for one of the most magical things we'll do all season! ??

We have been invited to participate in a multi-day gardening program at Washington Drive Primary School, where our volunteers will be planting seedlings alongside kindergarteners, 1st graders, and 2nd graders in raised beds — setting them up for a harvest and Salad Day in June. It truly doesn't get more joyful than this.

Here's how it's all unfolding:

?? April 15 — Kindergarten
?? April 16 — 1st Grade
?? April 27 — 2nd Grade
(April 28 is the rain date)

Each day has two shifts:
• Shift 1: 9:20am – 12:30pm
• Shift 2: 12:00pm – 3:30pm
(If you sign up for Shift 2, please plan to arrive at 12:00pm to observe before jumping in at 12:10!)

We're looking for 6–8 volunteers per shift.

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Here's a peek at the 20-minute program each class will rotate through

?? Station 1 — Story Time
Mrs. Johnson reads a garden-themed book to the class while our volunteers get ready at their stations.

?? Station 2 — Show & Tell
3 CGC volunteers share printed materials and real vegetables with the children — a little education, a little wonder, a little show-and-tell magic.

?? Station 3 — Let's Plant!
3 CGC volunteers guide 7 children at a time in planting radishes, cucumbers, and snap peas in raised beds. Little hands, big joy!

?? Station 4 — Leaf Rubbing Craft
Teacher-supervised craft time — children create leaf rubbings to take home as a keepsake.

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REGISTRATION 
Please sign up below for the day and shift that works for you — we'd love to have you!

April 15
• Shift 1 (9:20am–12:30pm): [INSERT LINK]
• Shift 2 (12:00pm–3:30pm): [INSERT LINK]

April 16
• Shift 1 (9:20am–12:30pm): [INSERT LINK]
• Shift 2 (12:00pm–3:30pm): [INSERT LINK]

April 27
• Shift 1 (9:20am–12:30pm): [INSERT LINK]
• Shift 2 (12:00pm–3:30pm): [INSERT LINK]


These children are going to remember this. And honestly — so will we. ????

With so much gratitude and excitement,
Jess