Promotional image for Welty Weeders, a volunteer gardening program at the Eudora Welty House & Garden. A soft green circle overlays a photo of colorful sweet peas growing along a white trellis. Text reads: “Join us for Welty Weeders! Dig into history and care for the literary roots of Eudora Welty’s storied garden every Wednesday and second Saturday of each month.” The Welty House logo appears below the text.

Help Tend the Welty Garden!

Dig into history and care for the literary roots of Eudora Welty’s storied garden. Guided by staff, volunteers assist with weeding, planting, and tending tasks that help preserve this historic space.

Join Our Garden Volunteer Program

When: Every Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., rain or shine.

Where: Eudora Welty House & Garden at 1119 Pinehurst Street, Jackson, MS 39202. Sign-in under the arbor upon arrival.

What to Expect:

Weekly tasks change and will be posted under the arbor each morning.

No experience necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!

Extras:

Service hours available!

Join our volunteer email list by contacting info@eudoraweltyhouse.com to receive weekly task updates.

Ready to Join?

Click here to register through the MDAH volunteer registry and get started!

Mark Your Calendar

Tuesday, May 27

Bring your mat for Yoga in the Welty Garden on Tuesday eve

Wednesday, May 28
Wednesday, May 28

Monday, June 2

Mondays in June at Noon CST, we’ll gather to discuss The Shoe Bird, Eudora Welty’s only children’s novel, along

Wednesday, June 4

Help Tend the Welty Garden!

Wednesday, June 4
Thursday, June 5

This summer’s Storytime on the Side Porch series celebrates 100 years of the Welty House

Monday, June 9

Mondays in June at Noon CST, we’ll gather to discuss The Shoe Bird, Eudora Welty’s only children’s novel, along

Wednesday, June 11

Wednesday, June 11
Saturday, June 14

Monday, June 16

Mondays in June at Noon CST, we’ll gather to discuss The Shoe Bird, Eudora Welty’s only children’s novel, along

Wednesday, June 18

Wednesday, June 18
Monday, June 23

Mondays in June at Noon CST, we’ll gather to discuss The Shoe Bird, Eudora Welty’s only children’s novel, along

Wednesday, June 25

Wednesday, June 25
Monday, June 30

Mondays in June at Noon CST, we’ll gather to discuss The Shoe Bird, Eudora Welty’s only children’s novel, along

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