Giraffes in the Garden (Giraffe-Only)

​​Join the Grateful Giraffes for an enriching Sunday of community gardening and learning led by fellow Giraffe Matt Van Diepen!

​​This event is dedicated to underprivileged Latino youth, offering a hands-on experience in planting fruit trees and passionfruit vines.

​​- Begin the day with a relaxing and invigorating stretching session to get ready for gardening.

​​- Understand soil health and tree planting techniques.

​​- Learn about the benefits of mulching for tree health and the environment.

​​- Participate in planting various fruit trees and passionfruit vines.

​​- Discover how mulching reduces water waste, prevents soil evaporation, and nourishes plants.

​​- Explore the formation of mycelial networks for tree resilience and carbon sequestration.

​​- Circle up to discuss the day’s activities, share knowledge, and form teams.

​​- Each participant can take home a well-established passion fruit vine, along with potting soil and pods.