Join the Community Design Lab for a hands-on Volunteer Build Day as we bring our student-designed conservation garden to life at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown. This is the final step of our Spring Design+Build program, where local students and volunteers work side by side to transform ideas into a living landscape that supports pollinators, manages stormwater, and beautifies the community.
You don’t need any special skills, just a willingness to dig in, plant, and learn. We’ll provide tools, gloves, and guidance. Together, we’ll install native plants like black-eyed susans, purple coneflowers, and butterfly weed, creating a lasting outdoor classroom and gathering space for all.
What to expect:
- Light garden work, such as planting, mulching, and watering
- A short orientation and garden tour
- All materials and refreshments provided
- Activities suitable for ages 12+ (youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
- SSL hours available for students
When: Saturday, March 21, 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Where: BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, MD
Please register using our Eventbrite Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/garden-build-day-blackrock-center-for-the-arts-tickets-1981272948724?aff=oddtdtcreator
* All volunteers under 18 must provide parent information when registering on Eventbrite.
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours in a public space under direct supervision of the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.
