Detroit Cristo Rey High School
5679 Vernor Hwy., Detroit, MI, United States
Learn how you can be a part of Detroit's sustainability movement and protect our waterways by planting a rain garden for FREE! Register today for this educational opportunity. Over the course of this series, you'll learn about: Detroit's water system and the role green stormwater infrastructure can play in maintaining healthy waterways and creating vibrant […]
Motor City Grounds Crew
16006 E. Warren St., Detroit, MI, United States
This workshop will guide participants through the process of constructing a simple wood bench. The hands-on component will include guiding attendees through the different aspects of the construction process, including marking and sawing lumber, drilling holes, assembling a bench, etc. Participants will have the option to choose between using hand tools or power tools.
Participants will work together to assemble a bench during the workshop, and each participant will leave with all the materials for one bench, cut to size, and the know-how to assemble at home. RSVP to secure your spot. Class size is limited!
Seyburn St. Memorial & Honor Garden
3747 Seyburn St., Detroit, MI, United States
This workshop will discuss the maintenance needs of gardens in their first two to three years, including water needs and weed identification, along with tips to suppress weeds, and techniques for weeding, pruning, mulching, and composting. The hands-on components will include weeding, pruning, and mulching. Click here to secure your spot. Class size is limited!
Wayne State Student Center (South)
5221 Gullen Mall, Detroit, MI, United States
Join DFC for a 12-mile green water infrastructure bike tour of Detroit, organized by Sierra Club and Wayne State University.On this moderately-paced bike tour, you will stop to see rain gardens, green roofs, permeable pavers, rain barrels and other examples of green solutions in the City of Detroit.
Georgia Street Community Collective
8902 Vinton Ave., Detroit, MI, United States
In Michigan, Mother Nature takes care of a portion of the water our gardens need to thrive leaving us to take care of the rest. In this class we will explore when, how much and how often we need to water, strategies to efficiently water the garden and methods to collect and store rainwater for future use.
Fit + Healthy Garden
125 W. Goldengate St., Detroit, MI, United States
This workshop will teach participants the proper techniques for planting the common sizes of different perennials and trees. We will cover how to plant a seed, bulb, plug, quart and gallon pots, bare root trees, and balled + burlap trees. Proper watering methods will also be discussed. The hands-on component will involve planting exercises in an "I-do, we-do, you-do" format.
Mathis Community Center
19300 Greenfield Rd., Detroit, MI, United States
Purpose: With proper planning and recruitment, a volunteer group can help complete any task as desired whereas a poorly matched group can be problematic. Join us to learn about: recruiting, facilitating, keeping volunteers engaged, getting them to come back and more. Materials Needed: Project/event-day planning and volunteer task-management worksheets. Led By: Keep […]
Detroit Future City
2990 West Grand Boulevard Suite 2, Detroit, MI, United States
Detroit Future City's Land + Water WORKS Coalition is currently seeking neighborhood leaders and community-based organizations from across the city of Detroit to apply to serve as 2019 Land + Water WORKS Ambassadors! Learn more at our in-person information session on March 20, 2019.
Detroit Future City
2990 West Grand Boulevard Suite 2, Detroit, MI, United States
Detroit Future City's Land + Water WORKS Coalition is currently seeking neighborhood leaders and community-based organizations from across the city of Detroit to apply to serve as 2019 Land + Water WORKS Ambassadors! Learn more at our in-person information session on March 14, 2019.
Ford Resource & Engagement Center - Southwest
2826 Bagley Street, Detroit, MI, United States
DFC will host several office hours throughout the city. This is your chance to ask questions about how to apply to the program, the application process, ask questions about your specific project, and more!
