The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department is seeking volunteers for a rose garden maintenance project on Saturday, April 12. Volunteers should arrive at 9 a.m. at the Hamann Rose Garden, southeast of the 27th Street and Capitol Parkway intersection and west of the Lincoln Children’s Zoo.
Parking is available in the lot east of the garden. The length of the project will depend on the number of participants. There is no limit to the number of volunteers at the event. Volunteers are asked to wear appropriate gardening clothing and bring pruners, loppers, and leather gloves.
A limited number of tools will be available onsite. Staff from the Public Gardens Section and the Lincoln Rose Society will teach volunteers spring pruning and maintenance techniques for various types of roses. This year volunteers will also plant new roses.
Volunteers are encouraged to register at publicgardensvolunteers@lincoln.ne.gov.