Colorado Water Garden Society
Denver, CO

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CWGS has learning opportunities underway right now that we wanted to make you aware of. Each year the Society organizes volunteers for two important water gardening projects at Denver Botanic Gardens:

1. Operating the Aquatics Division of the Gardens' May Plant Sale
2. Assisting with the planting and propagation of the Gardens' summer aquatic displays.

Both of these efforts offer opportunities for new water gardeners to learn the basics of the craft.

About our Sunday Sessions at DBG: The CWGS-sponsored Sunday volunteer effort at DBG has already begun. For the next five Sundays or so we'll be meeting from 8:30 to 12:00 at the Gardens to inventory, cull, repot and propagate waterlilies and marginal plants. A tradition since the founding of the club more than 25 years ago, these Sunday sessions offer hands-on instruction in all aspects of aquatic horticulture.

About the DBG May Plant Sale (May 5 - 8) The May Plant Sale at the gardens also offers a chance to learn about water plants while mingling with others who share your interest. The sale always falls on the days immediately preceding Mothers Day.

This year we have volunteer positions to fill on Wednesday May 5, Thursday May 6, Friday May 7 and Saturday May 8. Shifts vary in length. None are longer than three hours. Depending upon the day and shift you select, tasks vary from setup to working with the public. Every shift has old hands and lots of printed information so both experienced and newcomers are welcome to volunteer.

For more information about either of these learning/volunteer opportunities, contact Bill Powell at (303) 355-8098 or email Bill Powell.

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