Interwoven: Afternoon Container Gardening for Spouses

Special Operations Forces Spouses are invited to join The Station Foundation to experience the many health benefits of working with plants. Participants will be guided by outStation staff to plant tomatoes, marigolds, and basil.

Gardening is one way to maintain your health and enjoy time outside. Unplugging from technology and stepping outside to do work in the garden is refreshing for the mind and spirit.

A garden connects us with Nature to heal and nourish our health and wellbeing on many levels. Connecting with the earth through gardening is a perfect place to practice mindfulness because it invites you to be present.

Research shows gardening relieves stress, improves your mood and increases your self-esteem. When people spend time in a garden, their anxiety level drops, and they feel less depressed. If you’re digging, hauling, and harvesting, your physical strength, heart health, weight, sleep, and immune systems all benefit. Gardening can also cultivate feelings of empowerment, connection, and creativity.

New to Interwoven events with The Station? Welcome! Our outStation Facilitator, Randi Pongo, will be in contact with you to share our mission and confirm your Special Operations Forces affiliation.

Sunday, April 28, 2024

3:00 - 3:30 PM: Arrival and Check In

3:30 - 3:45 PM: Welcome and Grounding Practice

4:00 - 4:30 PM: Container Gardening Workshop

4:30 - 6:00 PM: Discussion and Refreshments

Event Details:

• Please bring: small garden shovels/tools if you want.
• Gloves and aprons will be provided.
• Refreshments will be provided.
• Please wear clothing that can get dirty.

This is a first come first serve event with a maximum capacity of 6 spouses. We kindly request a cancellation notice no less than 72 hours prior to the event. Thank you for your consideration. If you need to cancel text or call Randi Pongo at: 805-558-4257

Please review The Station Foundation's Agreement prior to registering. By completing registration for Interwoven: Afternoon Container Gardening for Spouses, April 28, 2024 you acknowledge that you have read and understand The Station Foundation's Agreement and will abide by all Rules and Regulations.