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Pershing Community Farmhands

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ORGANIZATION: Scenic Hudson

Come assist our Urban Farmer with farm tasks to prepare for the growing season at The Pershing Avenue Community Garden and Neighborhood Farm. Expect to plant seeds, weed garden beds, cleanup trash, and install irrigation systems.

The Pershing Avenue Community Garden and Neighborhood Farm is a focal point of Poughkeepsie's Northside Community. The Farm addresses food insecurity, community wellness, and youth employment. Fresh produce grown at Pershing is distributed to neighborhood families, bodegas, and restaurants.

Come prepared with close-toed shoes, gloves, water, a hat, sun protection, and snacks. Gloves and tools will be provided.

1 Shift

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  • Mon May 12, 2025 - 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM EST - Spots available: 1
    Drop-in Volunteer Hours. Stay for as long as you like.

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About Scenic Hudson

Location:

85 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 300, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, US

Mission Statement

Scenic Hudson’s mission is to sustain and enhance the Hudson Valley’s inspirational beauty and health for generations to come.

Description

Not-for-profit environmental organization

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Environment
Hunger
Community, Environment, Hunger

WHEN

Mon May 12, 2025
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
This opportunity has 1 shift

WHERE

49 Pershing AvenuePoughkeepsie, NY 12601

(41.70206,-73.91289)
 

DATE POSTED

April 11, 2025

SKILLS

  • Farming
  • Agronomy
  • Gardening
  • Horticulture
  • Carpentry

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 10
  • Volunteers must fill out our waiver. Volunteers younger than 18 must be supervised by an adult.

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 20
  • Event can be held at organization location(s)
  • Donation Requested

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