12/3 - Plants for the People
Have you been looking for a new leafy friend for your home garden? How about one lovingly tended by one of our Young Gardeners Program students? Join us for "Plants for the People," a community event hosted at our Sunday farmers market where we’ll give away 200 native plants for free (or a donation if you're feeling extra generous) to spread the love of greenery throughout our community.
But wait, there's more! Each plant has been cared for by the talented students of GOFM’s Young Gardeners Program (Oppe campus), and our little gardeners will be at market to help you select the perfect plant for your space. This event is not just about covering our island in native plants; it's about nurturing young minds too! These future horticultural experts will practice their salesmanship, interpersonal skills and plant knowledge– so come ready to learn and make new friends!
This initiative is funded by Clean Galveston and we’ve pulled it off in partnership with plants donated by Galveston Bay Foundation and Jimbo’s Nursery, advice and support from our friends at Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council and Galveston Island Tree Conservancy, and Galveston ISD, Texas ACE & TOR–our primary partners of the Young Gardeners Program!
Dates:
December 3
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (3304 Market)
Teachers and/or Parents/Guardians of YGP Students - we’d love to have you there! Sign up to volunteer here>