Albuquerque Open Space: Help Cultivate a Traditional Garden

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TRADITIONAL DEMONSTRATION GARDEN

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WHAT: Volunteers Needed for Traditional Demonstration Garden
WHEN: May 1st and May 2nd; 9:00 AM – 1:00PM
WHERE: Open Space Visitor Center | 6500 Coors Blvd NW between Montaño and Paseo del Norte at the end of Bosque Meadows Rd.

CONTACT: Jodi Hedderig | Parks & Recreation Dept., Open Space Division | 505-897-8831 | jhedderig@cabq.gov | www.cabq.gov/openspace.

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The Open Space Visitor Center is planning a demonstration garden that represents several early farming methods and the foods that were collected and cultivated in New Mexico. This is intended to be an educational garden where groups can actively take part in its development and observe its successes and failures. Farming methods that will be represented are terraced arroyo, waffle garden, cobble mulch garden, and orchards. You are invited to take part in its cultivation! The first projects will take place Thursday, May 1 and Friday May 2nd from 9:00AM – 1:00PM. Projects will involve building a trail and forming the garden areas to prepare them for May planting.

Volunteers should be at least 14 years old or accompanied by an adult. Space limited to 20 people. Participants will need work gloves, sun protection, sturdy shoes and water. Please call 897-8831 to register.

The Open Space Visitor Center is located at 6500 Coors Blvd. NW between Montaño Rd. and Paseo del Norte at the end of Bosque Meadows Rd. The Center is open Tuesday through Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and closed Mondays. Call 897-8831 for more information or visit www.cabq.gov/openspace/visitorcenter.

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Jodi Hedderig
Visitor Center Manager
Open Space Division
6500 Coors Blvd. NW
505.897.8831
www.cabq.gov/openspace