Volunteer at the Rotary Peace Garden
Planting Love, Cultivating CommunityProviding fresh produce to food-insecure families in the New Prague area.
100% of produce grown is donated to the New Prague Peace Center food shelf.
You Can Help Make A Difference
Did you know that 5.5% of Scott County households qualify as being “food-insecure” and that 7.7% of LeSeuer County residents are on food stamps? Volunteer today!
The New Prague Rotary Peace Garden is a community volunteer project whose primary mission is to grow fresh produce for food-insecure families in the New Prague area.
All produce harvested from the garden is donated to the Peace Center, New Prague’s local food shelf, which provides relief to over 5,000 individuals every year.
The garden is maintained by community volunteers just like you.
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to the Volunteer Pool!
We’ll get in touch with you as soon as we have our planting dates scheduled. Once the plants are in, check back for a daily volunteer registration option!
Already registered? Book your volunteer slot here.
Peace Garden volunteers do not need to be affiliated with any organization to participate in garden activities.
Interested in Volunteering?
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Please review our FAQs below for the answers to your volunteering questions.
Please note, the garden is an alcohol, tobacco, and drug free premises.
Volunteers do not need to be affiliated with any organization and are welcome to participate as much or as little as they’d like.
Garden volunteers are welcome in the garden between sunrise and sunset.
Registration time slots are for two hours, but you are welcome to stay for as little or as long as you’d like.
If you have any suggestions of how to improve your volunteer experience with the Peace Garden, please feel free to reach out to us at coordinator@peace-garden.org.
Ongoing contributions are vital to our mission.
Please Consider Donating Today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Peace Garden located?
The New Prague Rotary Peace Garden is located on the south side of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at 1300 Main Street East.
What hours is the Peace Garden open?
The Peace Garden is open from sunrise to sunset.
Can I drop in whenever I like?
You may volunteer whenever you’d like between sunrise and sunset. However, we do require that you register each time you volunteer. Registration is always open.
You are welcome to visit the garden at any time during garden hours. No registration is required for visitations.
What is planted in the garden?
The garden is made up of a variety of vegetables, herbs, and a few flowers. The list of produce came directly from the Peace Center food shelf.
Should I bring my own gardening tools?
The Peace Garden has a couple of sets of handheld tools available for public use. These tools are located inside the table. Or you may choose to bring your own. However, we do ask that you not store your personal tools in the garden as we cannot be held responsible for private items.
Are volunteers able to keep some of the produce?
Sorry, no. The purpose of the garden is to grow fresh produce to donate to our neighbors in need through the New Prague Peace Center food shelf.
Can I rent a garden box for my personal gardening?
Sorry, no. The purpose of the garden is to grow fresh produce to donate to our neighbors in need through the New Prague Peace Center food shelf.
Who should I notify for suggestions or if something needs to be repaired?
Please email us at coordinator@peace-garden.org.
Do you have to be a member of the New Prague Rotary or Holy Trinity Lutheran Church to participate?
No! All community members are encouraged to participate in the garden.
Who do I contact if I have questions or would like to donate or volunteer?
You can email us at coordinator@peace-garden.org.
How can I become a Rotary member?
For more information on becoming a New Prague Rotary club member, visit our website at newpraguerotary.com where you can download an application, or send us a note to admin@newpraguerotary.com.
