Join us to dead-head, prune and rake the Fort Worden Rhody Garden, which is in glorious bloom.

The “Dead-Head Parties" (not the tie-dye t-shirt kind) are enjoyable gatherings. The tasks are easy and meditative and require no special skills. Rhody volunteer(s) will be on hand to assist and offer pointers if you’re new to the world of Rhodies.

Where: The Fort Worden Rhododendron Garden just west of the Fort’s entrance. Pull around the Wheeler Theater to park at the garden or park across the street next to the Guardhouse Cafe.

When: Tuesday, June 11th & Friday June 14th

9:30 a.m. until whenever or however long you can stay (plan on about 1/2 hour for orientation and training). 

Once you are versed on what to do, you can volunteer at the garden anytime, for as long as you wish, alone or with friends. 

What to bring: a grass rake

a standard hand pruner (small branches) 

a hand pruner with a pointed tip (great for dead-heading)

a bucket

gloves

If you lack any or all, there will be a few extras on hand. 

Questions?: please contact Donald Mazzola at dmazz1952@gmail.com or 360.344.2946.