Seeking hardworking volunteers who want to get their hands dirty and spend time in nature for a good cause! Help us maintain our pollinator gardens, our herb and tea gardens, fruits and other perennial plants which thousands of students visit annually.
Day and Time: Garden club is every Thursday from 4:30p-6p.
Dates: Fall '24 Kick-off will be on Sep 5, 2024 and go until Dec. 5
Volunteers can come for one-time help, or even better - come weekly, make friends, and get to know our beautiful 33-acre farm, forest and trails (FYI, the part we maintain is just a very small section!). Volunteers MUST contact L to participate: No "drop-in's." You are welcome to come with friends or to bring a small group of 8 or less people.
Qualifications:
Families and Students:
If you aren't a green thumb yet, but you want to to be - join us. And if you're an expert who can lend your expertise and teaching, we'll be grateful for it.
Interested? Email "L" at LNMenyuk@bcps.k12.md.us or call the farm: 410-744-1096 and leave a message with your cell number. L will get back to you within 2 business days.
6601 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville, MD 21228, US
The Baltimore City Public Schools Farm to School (F2S) program promotes experiential education that connects students to nature and food systems. In every grade band, our programs and services focus on three core areas: (1) food education for lifelong healthy habits, (2) nature-based exploration for wholeness and academic enrichment, (3) food system engagement for active citizenship, leadership development, and career skills. Meaningful F2S experiences are transformative for students’ academic success and their social, emotional, and physical wellness. Additionally, they empower youth to understand, engage with, and co-create their food system in ways that can improve food security and sovereignty, while also preparing youth to be systems thinkers and social changemakers.
With 33 acres of forests, fields, a stream, greenhouses, and a barn full of animals, Great Kids Farm (GKF) is a hub for hands-on Farm to School opportunities. GKF is owned and operated by Baltimore City Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services. We provide hands-on programs for pk-12th grade students, teachers, and families on the farm, and in their classrooms and school gardens.
Great Kids Farm6601 Baltimore National PikeCatonsville, MD 21228
August 8, 2024
