- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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22 people are interested
Drop-In Friday & Saturday mornings at the Farm
ORGANIZATION: Waltham Fields Community Farm
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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22 people are interested
FRIDAY and SATURDAY MORNING VOLUNTEER IN THE FIELDS
*Glean with us on Oct 25, 26 and Nov 1, 2, 2024! We will be harvesting the last of the root crops and other vegetables and sorting them, so we can donate to food bank. Dress in layers for cooler weather; wear shoes you don't mind getting dirty.
Arrive at 9am, join the farmers in helping with fieldwork growing local, organic produce for all! All ages (age 15 and under must be accompanied by adult). We will work in the fields (or maybe the greenhouses) weeding or sometimes planting, harvesting, or doing special projects. . Dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, bring hydration, don't forget sun protection. We grow food for our low-income food access projects and our CSA to provide fresh vegetables for people at any income level in the community. We have a waiver that must be signed and can be done when you arrive; under age 18 must have a parent/guardian signature. May - October.
Usually ends fo rthe season by early November and starts up again in April, please reach out for exact date or see our Volunteer page on our website.
More opportunities with Waltham Fields Community Farm
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Waltham Fields Community Farm
Location:
240 Beaver Street, Waltham, MA 02452, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Community Farms Outreach, d/b/a Waltham Fields Community Farm, is to promote local agriculture and food access through our farming operation and educational programs, and to help people connect with their food supply in healthful and meaningful ways. We use practices that are socially, ecologically, and economically sustainable, and encourage healthy relationships between people, their food supply, and the land from which it grows.
Description
We grow a variety of organic vegetables and manage fifteen acres of leased land with our base in Waltham. Our tagline is "local food for everyone" and we have a variety of food access projects: donating over 15 tons/year of fresh organic vegetables to local nutrition and emergency food organizations, collaborating with social service organizations for own low-income Outreach Market, and working with a local health care center to offer "produce prescriptions" are some examples. We also offer farm-to-table and environmental education programs for children from toddler through teen; service learning/volunteer experiences, and farmer mentoring. We operate a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm-share program and are a resource for other organizations seeking assistance in starting a community farm. We participate in many public forums and host community events, such as Waltham Farm Day - our free on-farm festival held each fall.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
240 Beaver StreetWaltham, MA 02452
DATE POSTED
October 23, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.