Ruffner Mountain Garden Workday

Non Members

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Members

$

Calling all volunteers!

Come join our Volunteer Coordinator and our Conservation Director as we tend our native habitat gardens at Ruffner Mountain. We will identify native plants, weed, thin, deadhead, and much more. Volunteer hours can be applied towards Alabama Master Gardener and Alabama Master Naturalist programs.

Helpful reminders:

Wear protective clothing

Bring a water bottle, gloves, pruners

All attendees must register and complete the volunteer application before the workday!

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