Woodstock to Rootstock
Our Master Volunteers, “The Dedicated Deadheaders”, have completed a certification program which enables them to volunteer in the garden on their own time. They are an integral part of the Friends of the Morcom Rose Garden, and help to keep the garden blooming and weed free. They will be there to assist volunteers during our volunteer days, and can be recognized by their tie-dyed vests or bandanas.
We welcome all volunteers regardless of race, gender, religion, political persuasion – we are all working to beautify the garden.
The requirements for earning a bandana are:
- Willingness — to sign a (City of Oakland) waiver and be recognized by wearing a tie-dyed bandana or vest
- Practice — completing 20 hrs volunteering in the garden over 6 months, which do not have to be consecutive.
- Skill — be able to tell a weed from a rose, and how to spell Morcom
- Passion — the love of Rock and Roll! Or Vivaldi!
- Fun — a sense of humor about Oakland politics
-Additional training and approval by our Rosarian Royal Krieger is required for deadheading and rose pruning. Check our calendar page on this website or our Facebook (link on left) for upcoming training sessions.
-Recommended — watch 2 short videos (about 15 minutes) produced by the San Jose Rose Garden which reflect our philosophy:
Contact us via email at friendsofoaklandrose@gmail.com