Volunteer Gardener Program

Thank you for your interest in helping care for Silverton’s public gardens! This pilot program allows residents to support the maintenance of select landscaped areas within the Municipal Block.

• FireSmart Garden
• Village Office grounds
• Silverton Gallery garden
• Lake Avenue beds

Here are a few helpful tasks you can do:

• Remove weeds within and immediately around garden beds
• Deadhead (remove) spent flowers

 

For anything beyond light maintenance, please check in with the Village first. Approval is needed for:

• Planting new vegetation
• Removing existing plants
• Pruning or cutting back shrubs or perennials
• Altering garden layouts or features

 

• Please register with the Village Office before you get started
• When you’re done, please let the Village Office know what you worked on
• Village Office contact: 250-358-2472 or info@silverton.ca

 

• Please bring your own hand tools
• If mulch is needed the Village can help out—and we’ll arrange pickup of garden waste

 

• Please stick to light gardening tasks
• No power tools, ladders, or other high‑risk activities
• Dress for the weather and watch for uneven ground, insects, and changing conditions

 

Your help keeps Silverton’s public spaces looking great, supports community well‑being, and helps manage municipal costs.