There will be a Groundbreaking Event at Quarry Park Community Garden In El Granada on Sunday, June 28, from 10am to noon.
Please bring shovels, rakes and gloves, if you have them, and lunch. Drinks and snacks will be provided
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Groundbreaking at Quarry Park Community Garden In El Granada, Saturday
posted by Barry Parr on Jun 23, 2009 at 03:28 am in Environment Events
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