Fun in the Sun & Dirt
Stacy Goldberg
On Thursday, May 23rd, several SLGC members had a fabulous time volunteering in the Rid-All Community Garden.
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Join Us at Rid-All!
Stacy Goldberg
We are looking for SLGC volunteers to help provide some love and care in the Rid-All Community Garden. Spend about 2 hours working in the tree nursery or other areas of the garden.
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Ruth Swetland Eppig
September 12 from 10:00 - 12:00
Lunch will be available at the Rid-All Restaurant if you choose to stay.
Please join us at the Farm at 8129 Otter Ave., Cleveland, OH 44104. Ridall.org
Come dressed for gardening and be prepared to weed, water, and plant with gloves, hand hoe and trowel.
Read MoreA Fun Volunteer Job!
Ruth Swetland Eppig
We held two fun volunteer mornings at RID ALL Green Partnership on July 22 and August 12. A good time was had by all!
One last volunteer opportunity is planned for September 12 in the morning. This is a normal weekday that lunch is served and we hope more will join us.
Read MorePraxis and Indigo
Vikki Broer
In the fall of 2022, the Civic Engagement Committee (Ruth Eppig, Vikki Broer and Petra Moran) was tasked by the Shaker Lakes Garden Club Board to identify and develop possible projects which that would qualify for Garden Club of America awards in the Civic Improvement category.
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Ruth Swetland Eppig
We wanted to share another Cleveland Metroparks program that is being offered in a diverse and local community. This camp is just down the street from me in Bratenahl but is directed to youth who do not normally have access to outdoor education. The East Side of Cleveland has fewer activities and Metroparks is hoping to change that.
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Ruth Swetland Eppig
Serving with me on our committee are currently Vikki Broer and Petra Moran. We have researched a number of community based nonprofits to see if we could develop programs with our club that would qualify for Garden Club of America awards in the Civic Improvement category.
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