05/19/2026
🌱 Volunteer Opportunity – Caruthersville Community Garden 🌱
Dear Parents and Families,
We are excited to invite you and your children to volunteer at the Caruthersville Community Garden, located at 700 East 18th Street – Lincoln University Cooperative Extension.
Volunteer days will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., weather permitting. This is a wonderful opportunity for parents, children, and family members to spend quality time together while giving back to our community.
Gardening as a family provides many valuable benefits, including:
• Teaching children responsibility and teamwork
• Encouraging healthy eating habits
• Promoting physical activity and time outdoors
• Strengthening family bonds
• Supporting mental well-being and stress relief
Through our partnership with Lincoln University Cooperative Extension, youth and families will also learn about agriculture, nutrition, and where their food comes from. This hands-on experience supports healthy living while building practical life skills and community pride.
Families will gain experience growing and harvesting fresh, nutritious food. As a special thank you for volunteering, all volunteers will receive first serve of the harvested produce.
Please note the following:
• All volunteers will be asked to sign a liability waiver prior to participating.
• Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• A phone number will be required and added to a group text message system to send notifications in the event we do not meet due to weather or other circumstances.
If you and your family are interested in volunteering, please contact:
Laveta Lockridge
📞 573-575-9692
📧 [email protected]
We would love to see your family join us as we grow healthy food and stronger community connections together. Thank you for your continued support, and we hope to see you in the garden!
Sincerely,
Laveta Lockridge
Lincoln University Cooperative Extension
