Autumn Garden Prep

In addition to getting the pumpkins ready for display for Spirits in the Gardens, our horticulture team needs help from volunteers to prepare the grounds and gardens for the colder months ahead. Thousands of tulips, daffodils, and hyacinth bulbs must be planted before the ground freezes. There are additional fall garden and grounds projects to be completed before our Spirits in the Gardens event on October 21-23 and in preparation for the winter months. Gardening/horticulture experience is not required to participate! (see below for link to "How do I...? Plant Bulbs" video).

If gardening isn't your style, check out our other volunteer need:!

Volunteers are encouraged to visit the Gardens in the springtime to see their beautiful results!

Shifts are 3 hours long with a break midway through. If you are interested in volunteering but need a time accommodation, let's talk! Email [email protected].

• Monday, October 10 - morning or afternoon
• Tuesday, October 11 - morning or afternoon
• Wednesday, October 12 - morning
• Thursday, October 13 - morning
• Friday, October 14 - morning or afternoon
• Saturday, October 15 - morning or afternoon
• Monday, October 17 - morning or afternoon
• Tuesday, October 18 - morning
• Wednesday, October 19 - morning or afternoon
• Friday, October 21 - morning or afternoon
• Monday, October 24 - afternoon
• Tuesday, October 25 - morning or afternoon
• Wednesday, October 26 - morning
• Thursday, October 27 - morning
• Friday, October 27 - morning or afternoon

• This volunteer activity takes place outdoors and may be cancelled in case of severe weather (all volunteers will be notified via email of any schedule changes)
• Volunteers should wear close-toe/heel shoes (sneakers, hiking or steel-toe boots are a good choice)
• Volunteers should also bring along a full water bottle
• Reiman Gardens will provide gloves, tools, and bulbs
• Volunteers should be prepared to get dirty!

Reiman Gardens is located at 1407 University Blvd in Ames on the Iowa State University campus, just south of Jack Trice Stadium. Free parking is available in the S1 Parking Lot. Reiman Gardens is around 1.4 miles/30 minute walk from the Memorial Union. The Gardens is close to several CyRide bus stops including #3 Blue (near Beach Ave. and Jack Trice Stadium), #6 Brown (near Beach Ave. and University Blvd.), #9 Plum (near University Blvd. and 16th St.), and #23 Orange (near Beach Ave. and Jack Trice Stadium). Bike racks are also available onsite. See the map below for more details.

• Face coverings are not required, but encouraged for those who wish to wear them
• Event is outdoors with room for physical distancing
• Outdoor volunteer entrance and exit available to limit time indoors (please arrange this in advance)
• In case of severe weather, this event will be cancelled (all volunteers will be notified via email of any schedule changes)

Email [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

PLEASE READ THIS PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. It is a LEGAL AGREEMENT and it affects any rights you/your child may have if you/your child is injured or otherwise suffers damages while participating in Bulb Planting at Reiman Gardens at Iowa State University. Parents and legal guardians of minor participants are responsible for carefully reviewing all program materials and for selecting programs that are appropriate for their child.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY,

INDEMNIFICATION, AND MEDICAL EMERGENCY PERMISSION

The Participant identified in this Agreement desires to voluntarily participate in Bulb Planting at Reiman Gardens. As a condition of and in consideration for allowing Participant to participate, Iowa State University, on behalf Reiman Gardens, requires that the Participant (and the Participant’s parent/legal guardian if under 18 years of age) agree to the terms of this Agreement. Participant (and minor participant’s parent or legal guardian) hereby agrees to the following terms and conditions:

1. I understand that there are inherent risks associated with bulb planting that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries. These risks and injuries include, but are not limited to: cuts, use of sharp blades and instruments. I assume full responsibility for any risk of loss, property damage, or personal injury that may be sustained by me, or any loss or damage to property owned by me as a result of my participation in this activity.

2. I hereby voluntarily RELEASE FROM LIABILITY, WAIVE, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE Reiman Gardens; Iowa State University; Board of Regents, State of Iowa; the State of Iowa and any of the officers, servants, agents and employees of the above-mentioned entities (hereinafter referred to as RELEASEES) for any liability, claim and/or cause of action arising out of or related to any loss, damage or injury, including death, that occurs as a result of my participation in the specified activities. This release includes claims based on the negligence of RELEASEES to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, but does not include claims based on the intentional misconduct or gross negligence of RELEASEES.

3. I also ASSUME THE RISKS of my participation in the specified activities and agree to not hold the RELEASEES responsible for any loss, damage or injury, including death that occurs as a result of my participation in the specified activities.

4. I further agree to INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND the RELEASEES for any liability, claim and/or cause of action arising out of or related to any loss, damage or injury, including death that occurs as a result of my alleged conduct or failures during my participation including claims based on my alleged negligence, gross negligence, and/or intentional conduct.

5. I further agree that this PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT shall bind the members of my family and spouse, if I am alive, and my heirs, assigns and personal representatives, if I am deceased, and shall be deemed as a RELEASE, WAIVER, DISCHARGE, COVENANT NOT TO SUE, AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT with respect to the above-named RELEASEES. I hereby further agree that this PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Iowa.

6. If an injury or other medical condition occurs or arises, I HEREBY GIVE PERMISSION to the ISU representative to seek medical treatment or service, including without limitation first aid, hospitalization, and emergency ambulance service for me (participant). In the event of an emergency where the Emergency Contact(s) listed cannot be reached and/or timing does not allow, I hereby give permission to the physician/hospital selected by the ISU personnel in charge to secure and administer treatment, including without limitation hospitalization and other services deemed medically necessary. I understand that Iowa State University does not provide health or accident medical insurance for participants in campus activities. Accordingly, I understand and agree to be financially responsible for any costs incurred as a result of any medical or health treatment and services, and hereby agrees to make full payment for such to the attending medical personnel and/or health care facility rendering such treatment and services.

BY SIGNING THIS PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, I STATE THAT I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREIN AND THAT I SIGN THIS FORM FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY.

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