The Rochester Branch conducts the following service projects on an annual basis:
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Pre-K Planting
Each April, members teach approximately 350 pre-school children enrolled in the Rochester Community Schools Pre-K Program about gardening. Members go to the classrooms to teach the children and plant a small take-home garden of vegetables and flowers.
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“Authors in April” Floral Arrangements
Floral arrangements are created for the Rochester Community School system’s annual “Authors in April” banquet.
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Civic Planting
In May, members plant annual flowers at many Rochester community buildings and parks.
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Garden Tour
Co-hosts an annual Garden Tour with the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, held the third Thursday in June.
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Children’s Garden
Actively involved in planning and maintaining the Children’s Garden at Van Hoosen Farm throughout the year.
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Beautification Awards
In September, Beautification Awards are given to Rochester area businesses, subdivisions and public facilities that have helped to beautify the community through their plantings and/or landscaping.
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Horticultural Therapy
Branch members conduct horticultural therapy activities for senior citizens and youth on a monthly basis.
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Library Christmas Craft Workshop
A Christmas Craft workshop is conducted in November at the Rochester Public Library.
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Kringle Market
Christmas wreaths are sold at the Kringle Market held in downtown Rochester on the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving.
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Greens Market
Conducts a Greens Market, held annually since 1946, on Friday and Saturday during the week following Thanksgiving. All Greens Market profits are returned to the community through Projects and Financial Gifts.
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Community Christmas Wreaths
Christmas wreaths or swags are donated to many community buildings each December.