'Growing Green Thumbs, a month-long school gardening adventure that takes children from the joy of planting seeds to the fulfillment of harvesting fresh produce. Through hands-on activities and guided exploration, students will witness the magic of growth while developing a deeper connection to the environment.

We are looking for volunteers to do following :1. Outreach - enlist art schools or ISD art teachers to have their class/students participate in this activity.2. Enlist artists for judging entries3. Volunteer to store bags for distribution in various parts of DFW.4. Volunteer to coordinate logistics with art teachers and participants5. Sponsor rewards/ awards for winners6. General promotion of the contest in our communities7. Identifying experts for a yet to be decided environmental education component of the program in September

Sewa Maryland LEAD Volunteers would be collecting non-perishable food items for donating to the local food banks and pantries. Each LEAD volunteer can get maximum 4 hours per month.

We need your assistance in cleanup & planting at Bordentown Community Garden

Everyone is welcome bring your friends, neighbors, colleagues. Free T-shirts for all volunteers. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Let us keep our parks clean!

We will be clearing invasive plants and planting hundreds of native plants as part of reforestation. GPS: https://bit.ly/black-ditch

Maryland Chapter of Sewa International and Montgomery Parks invite you to join in cleaning-up the Wheaton Regional Park in the Greater DC region. Help the environment and also give back to the community!  Bring along your friends, family, and neighbors. Receive a free T-shirt and enjoy a snack! 

Please register for the event using the link or the QR code. Each volunteer needs to sign up separately.

After registration, more details will be sent to you via email.

Clean-up Duration: 9:30 am - 11:30 am (15 minutes of additional time is added to the event registration for volunteers to complete the Check-in upon arrival at the event.)

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

For any questions, please reach out to maryland@sewausa.org or 323-963-9613

We look forward to seeing you on May 18.

Lets cleanup together the highway patch adopted by the Sewa International.

Come be a part of our community clean-up efforts to enrich the natural allure of our living areas. Contribute to environmental well-being by maintaining pristine surroundings. Enjoy Refreshments!! Contact - servehouston@sewausa.org

*** Under 16 needs to be accompanied with Parents *** Sewa North Jersey has partnered with Denville Township to clean up and repair at McCarter Park on Bloomfield Ave. The recent flooding in the area has left some debris on the pathways there and we can use some help fixing the paths.

Sewa International has partnered with Living Arroyos for this event.Volunteers will help remove trash at Robertson Park, cleanup a riparian habitat, and learn about the restoration work that Living Arroyos has been doing. Tools will be provided for the cleanup project.

Learn about environment restoration by planting milkweeds, wildflowers and ferns. Improve meadow services by controlling non-native plants to increase bio-diversity and transplant smaller pawpaw tres.

Weed invasive plants and plant hundreds of native plants. GPS Location: https://bit.ly/mill-creek-park

Calling all Weed Warriors! Are you ready for an exhilarating Spring expedition? Know Your Weeds, Green the World, Unleash Your Eco-Power! Join us as we embark on a Sewa Eco-Warrior mission to eradicate invasive plant species that threaten the lush greenery of Metuchen Green Spaces. Together We Serve Better!

Temple Beth Ahm: "Beth Ahm," known as the "House of the People," serves as the heart of the community, uniting individuals spiritually and socially. "Gan Tikvah," or the "Giving Garden," stands as a beacon of hope, fostering a Community Food Security Project where locally grown produce is donated to support local food pantries. Sewa International, in collaboration with Temple Beth Ahm, invites volunteers to participate in an AmeriCorps service event! Join us as we unite under the values of 'Truth and Faith' for a Community Food Security Project centered around Sustainable Gardening. Together We Serve Better!

This will be a great opportunity to learn about the current farming practices and the innovations needed to feed our world. This is a collaboration with the City of Fishers and we will be maintaining and adding new items into the garden located at this vegetable garden in Fishers.

Join Sewa in enhancing a local Community Garden. The project involves cleaning the current green space, planting and mulching. We will also have a speaker session about creating your own compost pile. Please bring your friends and family and let us make a greener world together.

Sewa International Indianapolis Chapter is collaborating with HTCI for a tree mulching event. We will maintain and add new mulch to trees at the HTCI garden in Indianapolis.

Join us for an impactful event that blends remembrance with community involvement and environmental care. A Memorial Day Flag Raising ceremony offers a heartfelt tribute to those who served and sacrificed for our nation, and Oak Tree Pond Historic Park provides a fitting backdrop, imbuing the occasion with solemnity and historical significance. By coupling this ceremony with a Sewa Eco-Tour and park conservation efforts, we not only pause for reflection but also foster environmental consciousness and a deeper connection to nature. Together We Serve Better!

Volunteers will receive a brief educational lesson on climate-smart farming practices and learn how to steward the land in an environmentally sustainable way at the Freetown Farm of Community Ecology Institute (CEI). They will also tend to produce plants. Freetown is the host site that teaches people how to sustainably garden and where the organization grows produce for local food pantries.

Please register for the event using the QR code or the link given in the flyer. Each volunteer needs to register separately. After registration, more details will be sent to you via email.

Event Duration: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 

(30 minutes of additional time before and after the event is added to event registration for volunteers to complete the Check-in and Check-out.)

Please fill the sign-in form/farm waiver at this link and submit: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0ee761930e6246a3b0c8d84a46574588

Volunteers need to do the following when coming to the farm:
- Wear closed-toe shoes that you don't mind getting dirty
- Wear long, comfortable pants that you don't mind getting dirty
- Hat (optional)
- Gardening gloves (optional, can be provided if needed)
- Bug spray (optional, can be provided if needed)
- Sunscreen (optional, can be provided if needed)

For any questions, please reach out to maryland@sewausa.org or 323-963-9613

We will be rebuilding this community garden operated by SHIM. Work will involve organizing garden beds, laying landscaping fabric, fixing fencing, installing watering system, filling raised beds and seeding.

Join us to learn about different types and ways wildlife forms families, explore the Humbug Marsh to look for wildlife homes.Humbug Marsh is a 410 acre hotspot of biodiversity in an urban landscape designated as a Wetland of International Importance.Located along the Detroit River, straddling both Trenton and Gibraltar Michigan, this site is the last undeveloped mile of the Detroit River on the U.S. side of the border.

Join us to learn and participate in improving natural habitats and controlling invasive species, increasing native plant biodiversity, and restoring healthy soils.

In collaboration with the Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation, Sewa International Indianapolis Chapter will be apart of the Weed Wranglers event. We will be picking invasive plants and weeds from the park and cleaning it up. We look forward to seeing you there!

Volunteers will receive a brief educational lesson on climate-smart farming practices and learn how to steward the land in an environmentally sustainable way at the Freetown Farm of Community Ecology Institute (CEI). They will also tend to produce plants. Freetown is the host site that teaches people how to sustainably garden and where the organization grows produce for local food pantries.

Please register for the event using the QR code or the link given in the flyer. Each volunteer needs to register separately. After registration, more details will be sent to you via email.

Event Duration: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

(30 minutes of additional time before and after the event is added to event registration for volunteers to complete the Check-in and Check-out.)

Please fill the sign-in form/farm waiver at this link and submit: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0ee761930e6246a3b0c8d84a46574588

Volunteers need to do the following when coming to the farm:
- Wear closed-toe shoes that you don't mind getting dirty
- Wear long, comfortable pants that you don't mind getting dirty
- Hat (optional)
- Gardening gloves (optional, can be provided if needed)
- Bug spray (optional, can be provided if needed)
- Sunscreen (optional, can be provided if needed)

For any questions, please reach out to maryland@sewausa.org or 323-963-9613

Sewa DC Chapter - 9/11 National Day of service event - Invasive Plant Removal at park in Vienna.

Join Sewa International, Maryland Chapter, and Howard County Recreation and Parks (HCRP) invite you to volunteer in an Environmental Conservation Stewardship Project at Robinson Nature Center, Columbia. We will be planting native trees and shrubs, removing invasive plants, and beautifying the native perennial gardens with planting additional native perennials. Come with family members, friends, and neighbors to participate in this activity to help our planet Earth.

- Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult (Minimum age: 12)

- All tools, gloves, snacks, refreshments, plants, and guidance are provided

- Please bring refillable water bottle, water will be provided

- Please wear clothing for working outdoors; closed toed shoes are required

- Free T-shirts will be provided. Please wear your Sewa T-shirt if you have it already

- Event may cancel due to bad weather