There are many ways to earn service hours throughout the year. The list below represents just a few of the ways you can contribute your time and expertise to the Chattanooga-area community. You can also check the Calendar for other activities calling for Master Gardeners as well as check the MGHC Projects and Project Contacts page for other approved projects and contact information.
Chattanooga Area Food Bank Community Garden
Regular weekly Work Parties are currently:
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays: Evelyn Davenport Navarre Greenhouse 2009 Curtain Pole Road 9:00 – 11:00 am
Tuesdays & Thursdays: Gateway Community Garden Greenhouse, 1100 Gateway Avenue – 9:00-11:00 am
Please call Jane Maudlin, Food Bank Garden Coordinator, (423) 622-1800 or email her at jmauldin@chattfoodbank.org to sign up for work parties.
The Chattanooga Nature Center is looking for gardeners to help maintain the Fragrance Garden established years ago by Master Gardeners. Also, Plant People are needed to help plan, plan and maintain the native plant gardens. You can call and leave a message for Cecilia at (423) 921-1160, extension 0.
Reflection Riding Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Reflection Riding is a 300-acre arboretum, botanical garden, and historic site dedicated to the study and conservation of native plant life that, through its unique landscape, provides opportunities for education, reflection and healing for people of all ages. Master Gardeners volunteer to help ongoing native plant propagation programs as well as help staff the spring and fall plant sales. For more information , call (423) 821-9582.
Chattanooga’s world-famous Tennessee Aquarium has many indoor and outdoor gardening opportunities. Contact Charlene Nash at (423) 785-4071 on Tuesday – Saturday 7:30 am to 9:00 am for more information.
Crabtree Farms is a research and educational project promoting sustainable agriculture. Volunteers are a welcomed contribution, and volunteers start by going through an orientation session. Contact them at (423) 493-9155, extension 19 or by email cdougherty@crabtreefarms.org