I posted up signs around and inside the RLM so that visitors would be able to easily find particular rooms and events. It was fun to do some behind-the-scenes work and help set up for Explore UT.
I pulled weeds and helped to clear the ground. I enjoyed getting my hands dirty, working with the other volunteers, and being outside. Because I like nature and the environment, I consider it a great experience.
I spent three hours working at the UT Concho Community Garden on Sunday, October 5, from nine o’clock in the morning to noon. I worked with some other new volunteers to build a new compost bin, because they were planning to build a shed where the old compost bins used to be. First, we had to flatten the ground where the new compost bins would be. We used shovels to redistribute the dirt, pulling out weeds and moving large rocks as we dug. After we finished making a level surface, we used some wooden pallets to make four compost bins. Then I helped to dismantle the old compost bins, carrying the old pallets outside of the community garden.
Overall, it was a rewarding experience. I enjoyed working outside and I feel like I actually accomplished something because I helped to build something so useful. I already look forward to doing it again later in the semester.
