| Last updated on April 22, 2008 |
PROVIDENCE—Southside Community Land Trust announces the 16th Annual Rare and Unusual Plant Sale at City Farm in Providence’s Southside on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18 from 10am to 2pm. More than 14,000 organically raised plants will be available for purchase at one of the area’s largest outdoor plant sales.
SCLT invites Providence to celebrate spring at City Farm, located on the corner of Dudley and West Clifford Streets, where organically farmed, lovingly nurtured plants of all kinds will be available for purchase. Plants include culinary and medicinal herbs for kitchen windowsill gardens, delicious and nutritious vegetables for backyard and container gardens, and flowering annuals and an assortment of perennials for window boxes, flowerbeds and rooftop gardens. There are many varieties to choose from, and many opportunities to bring the beauty and health of urban agriculture home. Rare and unusual plants are available in limited quantities and are on a first-come, first-serve basis. SCLT members will receive a 10% discount on both days of the plant sale. A special Members Preview is scheduled for 9am, Saturday, May 17th.
In the tradition of past sales, the plant sale will feature local talent. Local musicians, including Circle of the Drum, Emily Dignan, Fenner, Chris Monti, The Gnomes, Jacob Haller, Tori Ackley, The Killdevils, We’re all in This Together and more will perform their groovin’ tunes in the gardens as attendees browse the vast selection of plants.
SCLT’s Youth Garden Clubs will be selling vegetable and herb seeds. Organic compost and fertilizer will also be for sale. Plant experts will available to answer questions. Last year over 1,400 people came to support SCLT’s mission and work in the community through their plant sale purchases. Proceeds benefit SCLT’s innovative urban agriculture and education programs.
NEED VOLUNTEERS
-GREETERS
-PEOPLE COUNTER
-TALLIERS/RECEIPTS
-SCLT PRODUCT BOOTH
-RUNNERS
-RESTOCKERS
-PLANT EXPERTS
NEED VOLUNTEERS
-GREETERS
-PEOPLE COUNTER
-TALLIERS/RECEIPTS
-SCLT PRODUCT BOOTH
-RUNNERS
-RESTOCKERS
-PLANT EXPERTS
This opportunity is sponsored by: Southside Community Land Trust
This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Youth/Teens (13-17) |
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Individual |
| Adults (26-54) |
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Large Group (11+) |
| Adults (55+) |
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Unpaid Interns |
| Families |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| One-Time |
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Upcoming Dates:
| May 17, 2008 |
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM |
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Contact Person:
Samnetta Gaye, Volunteer Coordinator, (401) 273-9414 x32, (email)
Address:
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109 Somerset St.
Providence, RI 02907
(See a map) |
Directions:
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From Points South: Take 95 North to Thurbers Avenue exit (#18). Go towards Eddy Street, through the traffic light at the intersection of Thurbers Avenue & Eddy Streets. At the next light, take a right onto Prairie Avenue. Remain on Prairie for about 15 blocks (the last few streets being Comstock, Blackstone & Dudley) and turn left on Somerset Street, the street after Dudley. Go up one block to the corner of Tanner & Somerset, the house is on the corner, across from the basketball courts.
From Points North: Take 95 South, Eddy Street exit (#19) and bear right towards Women & Infants Hospital. Go straight through light onto Dudley Street (you will pass W&I on your right). Take a right onto Prairie Avenue, then left onto Somerset Street. Go up one block to the corner of Tanner & Somerset, the house is on the corner, across from the basketball courts.
Nearest Bus Stop: #11 Broad Street, 5 minute walk |
Web Site: http://www.southsideclt.org/
Miscellaneous Information
| Handicap accessible? |
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Yes
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| Does this opportunity provide services to low-income communities? |
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Yes
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