Assist Parks staff in mulching tree rings, picnic tables and playset areas.
Bowdle Park & Dunore Park are located on Ludlow Avenue, within a mile of campus.
You will receive an email with meeting place details 48 hours prior to the day of service.
Volunteers will use pitchforks, wheelbarrows & rakes to load mulch up and distribute throughout the designated areas.
Some of the advantages of mulch: Protects the soil from erosion, reduces compaction from the impact of heavy rains, conserves moisture, reducing the need for frequent waterings, maintains a more even soil temperature, prevents weed growth, provides a protective barrier from equipment like mowers, and lastly - it provides a "finished" look to the garden.
Volunteers should be prepared for the weather (lightweight clothing), wear long pants. Close-toed shoes are required. Recommended: Work gloves (if you own them), sunscreen, face covering and a refillable water bottle. There will be work gloves available to borrow and a water cooler will be provided on site for volunteers to refill bottles. Cincinnati Parks discourages single use plastics.
Regarding Covid-19:
In efforts to stop the spread, for the safety of our staff, volunteers and community please consider the following guidelines:
- Do not participate If you or someone in your home is symptomatic (e.g., fever, cough, shortness of breath), or if someone you’ve come into close contact with is under investigation or diagnosed with a laboratory-confirmed case of COVID-19.
- Please use face covering and practice social distancing at all times while on the site.
- Please use gloves at all times to handle the tools and equipment.
For more details or questions feel free to contact Christyl @ christyl.johnson-roberts@cincinnati-oh.gov text or call 513.240.5735
