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Sample press release #1:

Release prior to summer months:

For Immediate Release: [Insert release date here]

[Insert organization name here] Plants Seeds for Fun, Health and Education in Garden Volunteers invited to explore opportunities for providing support.

[insert City], Texas

Gardens have taken root all over Texas including at [Insert organization name here]. In the garden children are learning valuable lessons about science, nutrition and more while having fun watching plants grow and sometimes eating the results. To ensure the kids have a thriving garden year round, volunteers willing to donate time and support are needed. The garden’s value is undeniable and maintaining it is made easier with support from the community. Interested volunteers are encouraged to contact [Insert organization name here] to learn more about helping to maintain the garden through watering, providing materials or financial support, weeding, and assisting in other ways.

Learning about good nutrition and where food comes from helps children develop healthy habits that last a lifetime. Gardening volunteers can contribute to a healthier future for the community and make an impact on the lives of young children. [Insert organization name here] encourages interested volunteers to contact them about offering the following support: [Fill in how external support could be most beneficial. Consider if you have the resources to manage a volunteer program or if monetary or material donations would be more beneficial at this time.]

[Personalized site information: include any information about your child care center or program you would like in this press release. TDA recommends an inclusion of any information about the type of support that would be most impactful for your gardens e.g., volunteer time, donation of materials and/or plants, or financial contributions]

For more information, contact [insert the name and contact information for the point of conyour organization. If you currently have a garden volunteer coordinator, include their coormation here]

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Media Contact: [Include best point of contact for any media inquiries.]