Gardening Service

Issued by Albion College

Earners will be able to plant, grow, and manage vegetable and fruit crops. Earners will understand how environmental factors impact crop yields and develop sustainable ways to modify the environment to improve crop yields. Earners will be able to demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills with community and/or campus partners.

Type Experience
Level Intermediate
Time Hours
Cost Free

Skills

Earning Criteria

Complete 20 hours of gardening service in the Albion community at the Student Farm or the Community Gardens.
Reflect on the gardening service experience(s).

Standards

Professionalism

Knowing work environments differ greatly, understand and demonstrate effective work habits, and act in the interest of the larger community and workplace.

Teamwork

Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities.

Communication

Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with persons inside and outside of an organization.