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2025 Fall Garden Fair

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  • Details

    Date:
    October 11, 2025
    7:00 AM - 3:00 PM PDT
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    4.5 to 9 hours, depending on shifts desired
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    60
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Environment & Sustainability, Hunger, Food Security
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Age Requirement:
    15+
    Other Requirements:
    Come prepared for the weather! Close-toed shoes, layers, sunscreen, hat, water bottle. Every participant MUST have a signed waiver. If you do not, you will not be able to volunteer with us. Snacks will be provided, bring your own as desired.

    Description

    2025 Fall Garden Fair

    Fall Garden Fair - Master Gardener Plant Sale and Educational Event

    Be a part of the fun by encouraging sustainability and healthy lifestyles through gardening. At our annual Fall Garden Fair we sell thousands of cool season vegetables, herbs, flowers, succulents and California Native plants, and give free educational talks and activities for children.

    Ideal for high school and college groups or individuals. Hours will count as volunteer service hours for students, and you will receive documentation when you complete your shift.

    The things you'll be doing:

      • Hospitality: Provide coffee, tea, and other refreshments to volunteers
      • Logistics: Setup: Put up tables, chairs, canopies, and temporary fencing
      • Logistics: Teardown: Take down tables, chairs, canopies, and temporary

        fencing

      • Parcel Greeter & Loading Zone: Overseeing loading zone and directing people into / out of MG parcel
      • Plant Check-in: Take care of customer purchases while they do other market

        activities (like a coat check)

      • Plant Transport: Move plants from growing areas to sales areas
      • Signage: Put up / take down signs / banners that help attendees navigate our

        parcel to other activity areas

    Please note: You will have the opportunity to help in different areas, and in fact your willingness to do so is greatly appreciated. This will be a busy event and needs will shift throughout the day!

    Preregistration is required. Your volunteer waiver MUST be signed and brought with you. Younger than 18 must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.

    Arriving - We recommend getting dropped off or parking on Chynoweth Ave near Vauxhall Circle. A walk in entrance is close to the Master Gardener Spring Garden Market. Report to Plant Check-In in the Shade House.

    Bring a water bottle and dress to be outdoors! Sturdy closed toed shoes, hat and sunscreen are recommended.

    Questions? Contact UCCE Master Gardener Rinat Nevo at mgsantaclara@ucanr.edu or (408) 242-9514

    2 shifts available:

    • Saturday October 11, 2025 - 07:00 to 11:30 PST
    • Saturday October 11, 2025 - 11:30 to 15:00 PST

    Fall Garden Fair - Master Gardener Plant Sale and Educational Event

    Be a part of the fun by encouraging sustainability and healthy lifestyles through gardening. At our annual Fall Garden Fair we sell thousands of cool season vegetables, herbs, flowers, succulents and California Native plants, and give free educational talks and activities for children.

    Ideal for high school and college groups or individuals. Hours will count as volunteer service hours for students, and you will receive documentation when you complete your shift.

    The things you'll be doing:

      • Hospitality: Provide coffee, tea, and other refreshments to volunteers
      • Logistics: Setup: Put up tables, chairs, canopies, and temporary fencing
      • Logistics: Teardown: Take down tables, chairs, canopies, and temporary

        fencing

      • Parcel Greeter & Loading Zone: Overseeing loading zone and directing people into / out of MG parcel
      • Plant Check-in: Take care of customer purchases while they do other market…

    Location

    On-site
    UC Master Gardener Parcel at Martial Cottle Park, 5283 Snell Ave, San Jose, California, US
    5283 Snell Ave

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