- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Prepare the Clifton Park Food Forest for winter!
ORGANIZATION: Civic Works
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Civic Works and Charm City Farms have been hard at work this year clearing space for a Food Forest in Clifton Park. Now it's time to plant our fruit-bearing vines, shrubs and trees!
A food forest is a permaculture design concept where a large amount of food is produced in a limited space. In Clifton Park we are creating an entire ecosystem comprised of edible plants (including mushrooms!) The food produced here will be distributed to the community.
Join us December 14th, 10am-2pm to learn more about the design, spread compost on the site and lay paths through the forest. Wear close-toed shoes and warm clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Please bring a reusable water bottle, a snack, or food to share! Civic Works will provide gloves and tools.
Go to www.civicworks.com/volunteer to sign up!
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About Civic Works
Location:
2701 Saint Lo Drive, Baltimore, MD 21213, US
Mission Statement
Civic Works' mission is to strengthen Baltimore’s communities through education, skills development and community service. Civic Works is Baltimore’s urban service corps and an AmeriCorps program. Our key program areas include community improvement, workforce development, education, and green programs. Each year an average of 2,500 volunteer groups and individuals work with us on Civic Works' and local projects to make lasting improvements in Baltimore’s communities.
Description
Civic Works AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor students, create community parks and gardens, help homeowners conserve energy, grow food for low-income residents, rehabilitate abandoned houses, involve families in Baltimore City schools, make homes safer for older adults, and recruit volunteers. Every year, our AmeriCorps members spend a year or a summer in service to Baltimore, and in return, receive a modest living allowance, an education award that can be used for college or vocational school, and the job readiness and life skills needed to secure and maintain employment. Civic Works also trains Baltimore residents for employment in the healthcare and green job industries.
Volunteer! A variety of volunteer opportunities are available for individuals and groups from schools, businesses, congregations, and other organizations. Civic Works’ volunteers help us clean vacant lots and parks, plant trees and flowers, care for community gardens, work at Real Food Farm, research and restore the Historic Clifton Mansion, lead tours at the mansion, provide mock interviews and job skills training for our participants, mentor students, and complete many other important projects.
For more information about how you or your group can volunteer with a Civic Works project, please contact us at jpowell@civicworks.com or 410-366-8533 x 211.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Clifton Park - enter at 32nd and Harford RdTake the first right down the hillPark near City FarmsBaltimore, MD 21213
DATE POSTED
November 12, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A