Volunteer Opportunities
You are invited to join a group of dedicated volunteers who participate
in the leadership, financial support, maintenance, and construction activities
of this exciting project. Roll up your sleeves and join in a work
party or join a committee.
Each component of the garden is supported by a working committee some
are established, but can always use another volunteer, others are just getting
underway. The committees include:
Art
The Art Committee is being formed. It is envisaged
that the Magnuson Community Garden Art Committee will to plan an artful
environment that both enhances the overall Garden design and creates a seamless
continuity between art and the Garden. Plans include exhibiting art
that is complimentary, inviting, accessible, fun and / or educational. This
project also intends to build partnerships between neighbors, community
organizations and the City of Seattle. The arts component encourages interaction
between artists, artworks and the public. All plans will conform to
Seattle
Parks policies as articulated in the Arts and Cultural Plan and the
Arts Placement Policy
Childrens’ Garden
The Childrens’ Garden Committee is involved with further
developing the infrastructure of the Childrens' Garden, providing educational
opportunities for children and adults, and seeking funds to develop those
opportunities. (Cynthia Hazard, Chair)
Development (finance/fundraising)
The Development Committee, not yet formed, will seek funding
opportunities to sustain the programs being developed within the garden
and fund future educational programs.
Native Plants Garden
The Native Plants Garden Committee is responsible for further
development and maintenance of the Native Plants Garden. The
committee is charged with planning and coordinating programs specific
to the Native Plants areas of the Garden such as creating art projects that
will enhance the beauty and enjoyment of the native plantings, creating
a native 'street tree' display within the border plantings, and create
educational signage for identification and explanations of native plants
and gardening methods. (Thomas Kelly, Chair)
Native Plant Nursery
The Native Plant Nursery Committee continues to develop
and maintain the Native Plants Nursery. It also plans and coordinate
programs specific to the Native Plants Nursery. Member groups
are assigned specific areas of the nursery to maintain the components
of their assigned capillary beds and a native plant inventory. The plant
inventory is used in restoration projects at Magnuson Park, other Seattle
parks, and at various public and private projects through out greater King
County. (Richard Thompson, Chair)
Orchard
The Orchard Committee maintains the Orchard component of
the Garden, plans and coordinates programs specific to the Orchard such as,
Foodbank/Lettuce Link, mentoring & training in fruit tree care and cultivation.
The committee chair is currently seeking apprentices to learn
about how to care for the trees. (Drew Zimmerman, Chair)
P-Patch
The P-Patch Committee plans and coordinate programs specific
to the P-Patch such as Foodbank/Lettuce Link, composting, garden mentoring
for transitional housing residents, and other educational programs. (Kathryn
Dugaw, Chair)
Tranquil Garden
The Tranquil Garden Committee plans and coordinate programs
specific to the Tranquil Garden including those related to therapeutic
gardening.
Magnuson Garden Nonprofit Board
The board maintains oversight on the activities of the various
committees. It develops long range plans, coordinates development, and seeks funding sources for the garden.
The 12 directors meet the second Wednesday of each month.
If you are interested in participating on a committee or desire more information,
please Contact:
Magnuson Community Garden
6344 N.E. 74th St., Suite 104
Seattle, WA 98115
info@magnusongarden.org
