Needs From: Belmont Office of Community-Engaged Learning and Service

Join Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) in creating and maintaining the pollinator gardens at MLK Jr. High School.

What to wear/bring: Volunteers are asked to wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. We will have gloves and shovels on site, but feel free to bring your own supplies. Please bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated during the event.

What to expect: Please check in at the volunteer table to sign a liability waiver. Following the opening remarks, TEC staff will provide training on pollinator garden maintenance.

Parking: If driving, please park in the lot next to the Watkins Community Center, across from the entrance of MLK Jr. High School

Please join Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) to remove trash and debris along Sevenmile Creek

We will meet to the side of the Walmart parking lot. Look for our TEC table on the Greenway!

What Volunteers Should Bring/Wear:

Clothing and shoes that can get dirty and potentially wet. Long pants and closed toed shoes are recommended.A hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.Reusable water bottle to stay hydrated and snacks if needed.

Contact: For any questions, please reach out to Allyson Perrigan.

Email: allyson@tectn.org

Please join Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) to remove trash and debris in Antioch Park!

We will meet to the side of the Antioch Park parking lot. Look for our TEC table!

What Volunteers Should Bring/Wear:

Clothing and shoes that can get dirty and potentially wet. Long pants and closed toed shoes are recommended.A hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.Reusable water bottle to stay hydrated and snacks if needed.

Contact: For any questions, please reach out to Allyson Perrigan.

Email: allyson@tectn.org

We invite you to join Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC), and McMurray Middle School students and staff in creating pollinator habitats with native wildflowers that support a variety of pollinator species, including native bees, butterflies, moths, and many more. This pollinator garden will not only provide a habitat for pollinators but also create an excellent educational opportunity for students, offering hands-on experiences in ecology, taxonomy, and environmental studies, as well as exposure to our beautiful natural world.

You will be engaged in the following activities :

remove the sod and remaining roots from the garden areashoveling and transporting soil with wheelbarrows into the pollinator habitatspreading the soil with rakesadding native wildflower seeds to the soil

TEC will provide all the necessary tools, gloves, and extra water if you run out. Please bring your refillable water bottle.

Please dress for gardening/yardwork (closed-toe shoes, long sleeve shirt, long pants, hat, and sunscreen).

Contact our Volunteer and Field Event coordinator, Bryn Beauchamp, at Bryn@tectn.org or Pollinator Program Director, Monika Pretz, at Monika@tectn.org if you have any questions.