Weed the Wildflowers at Monticello's Center for Historic Plants

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September 16, 2015
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9 am - 12 noon

Description

The Thomas Jefferson Foundation's Center for Historic Plants (CHP) is located just down the road at Tufton Farm.  The Center collects, preserves, and distributes historic plant varieties and strives to promote greater appreciation for the origins and evolution of garden plants.  They host educational events and also act as a nursery, producing the plants and seeds we sell at the Monticello Museum Shop and in our catalog.

CHP is seeking volunteers to help maintain their wildflower meadow my weeding out invasive growth.  This is an outdoor project and we advise wearing long pants and closed toe shoes.  Bending and walking are required.  Please help us keep this beautiful environment looking its best!

http://www.monticello.org/site/house-and-gardens/thomas-jefferson-center-historic-plants

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Details

Outdoors Family Friendly Adequate Parking Drinks Provided

Additional Information

Q: Minimum age to participate.
A: You must be age 18 or older to participate.

Q: Minors require an adult.
A: No

Q: Driving Directions
A: From I-64 take exit 121A towards Scottsville. At the second traffic light turn left onto Rt. 53 East. Continue for just under 3 miles (go past Monticello entrance) and at the fork (Simeon Market) go left onto Milton Rd. Continue for 1/2 mile then turn left at Tufton sign. Follow the road all the way in until you see the small gravel parking lot. The CHP barn is adjacent to the lot.

Q: Plan for bad weather.
A: none

Q: Details of Provided Drinks
A: water/coffee

Q: Does the project require volunteers with special skills? (i.e. contractor's license, special certifications)
A:  No