Whether you have a passion for history, enjoy outdoor work, or simply want to give back, we welcome everyone to join us in preserving this cherished space. Together, we can ensure that its legacy endures.
Come as you are, all ages welcome, stay as long as you like
Completed
4/20 Install Rank Math SEO and Content AI
Install and configure the Rank Math SEO WordPress plugin on our website at https://thecolumbarium.org, integrating it with our DIVI theme and page builder.
4/18 Fertilizer & Pumpkin Patch Fence
We will spread a general fertilizer around the trees & shrubs and on the grass sod areas. We will repair the pumpkin patch deer fence that was damaged by winter storms.
4/11: Trees & Shrubs plus Easter Planting
Starting on Saturday, 4/11, while the buds are still on the trees, we will do some light trimming to help shape the trees and remove winter-damaged leaves from our shrubs. We will also plant the many gifted plants and flowers from our Easter Service.
4/25 Pumpkin Patch Revitalization
We will spread peat most, along with garden soil & fertilizer, in the pumpkin patch, and till it into the soil with a Mantis tiller.
5/2 Mulch
We have hundreds of square yards of natural mulch to spread in the gardens and pumpkin patch area. The secret that makes it easy is to slice the bags in half so they are light to carry and empty. Plus, we have our DR Power Wagon to move the bags! Drivers wanted!
5/4 Welcome the Angels!
The Content AI, integrated with our Math Rank SEO package, helps us generate a steady stream of high-quality content for the website, Facebook, YouTube, and X. The Angels ministry team will be a permanent part of the Chapel Cemetery Crew. They will author the AI-generated content, working directly on the https://thecolumbarium.org website and our new accounts at Facebook, YouTube, and X.
5/9 Worms!
Help us release over 1,500 European Nightcrawler worms in the pumpkin patch. The soil in this area, at the back of the cemetery, is like concrete, and the worms will convert the soil into a lacy layer of nutrients perfect for our pumpkins.
5/16 Pumpkin Planting
We will be planting a combination of live plants and seeds in our revitalized pumpkin patch.
5/23 Survey the Cemetery Stones
There are over a thousand gravesites and over 600 graves in our cemetery. Using a list from our Cemetery Management System, we will document the condition of each stone: material, size, status, and flags for cleaning and straightening.
5/30 Cleaning
We will spray the stones to be cleaned with ordinary tap water and let it soak into the stone. Then we will lightly spray D/2 biologic cleaner solution on all surfaces using a backpack sprayer…a test for real men!
6/6 Straightening
Using steel pry bars, 2×4 levers, and muscle, we will lift the leaning stones while others flick stone dust and leveling sand into the opening…watch your fingers!
6/13 More Straightening
If all backs and fingers are still in good shape, we will continue with more stones. If any remain, due to weight or other issues, the balance will be fixed by one of our commercial contractors.
All Summer
Several times a week, monitor soil moisture and water as needed to keep all our trees, shrubs, and flowers alive.
Upcoming
4/18 Fertilizer & Pumpkin Patch Fence
We will spread a general fertilizer around the trees & shrubs and on the grass sod areas. We will repair the pumpkin patch deer fence that was damaged by winter storms.
4/20 Install Rank Math SEO and Content AI
Install and configure the Rank Math SEO WordPress plugin on our website at https://thecolumbarium.org, integrating it with our DIVI theme and page builder.
4/25 Pumpkin Patch Revitalization
We will spread peat most, along with garden soil & fertilizer, in the pumpkin patch, and till it into the soil with a Mantis tiller.
5/2 Mulch
We have hundreds of square yards of natural mulch to spread in the gardens and pumpkin patch area. The secret that makes it easy is to slice the bags in half so they are light to carry and empty. Plus, we have our DR Power Wagon to move the bags! Drivers wanted!
5/4 Welcome the Angels!
The Content AI, integrated with our Math Rank SEO package, helps us generate a steady stream of high-quality content for the website, Facebook, YouTube, and X. The Angels ministry team will be a permanent part of the Chapel Cemetery Crew. They will author the AI-generated content, working directly on the https://thecolumbarium.org website and our new accounts at Facebook, YouTube, and X.
5/9 Worms!
Help us release over 1,500 European Nightcrawler worms in the pumpkin patch. The soil in this area, at the back of the cemetery, is like concrete, and the worms will convert the soil into a lacy layer of nutrients perfect for our pumpkins.
5/16 Pumpkin Planting
We will be planting a combination of live plants and seeds in our revitalized pumpkin patch.
5/23 Survey the Cemetery Stones
There are over a thousand gravesites and over 600 graves in our cemetery. Using a list from our Cemetery Management System, we will document the condition of each stone: material, size, status, and flags for cleaning and straightening.
5/30 Cleaning
We will spray the stones to be cleaned with ordinary tap water and let it soak into the stone. Then we will lightly spray D/2 biologic cleaner solution on all surfaces using a backpack sprayer…a test for real men!
6/6 Straightening
Using steel pry bars, 2×4 levers, and muscle, we will lift the leaning stones while others flick stone dust and leveling sand into the opening…watch your fingers!
6/13 More Straightening
If all backs and fingers are still in good shape, we will continue with more stones. If any remain, due to weight or other issues, the balance will be fixed by one of our commercial contractors.
All Summer
Several times a week, monitor soil moisture and water as needed to keep all our trees, shrubs, and flowers alive.