Spring Barnyard Clean-up - Weir River Farm

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ORGANIZATION: The Trustees of Reservations

Opportunity Overview
Weir River Farm is the last working farm in Hingham. After a long winter’s sleep, our barnyard will be in need of a good spring cleaning come April. Come join us as we shake off the winter doldrums and prepare for another fantastic season at the Weir River Farm by sprucing up our barnyard on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. All ages are welcome, but children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring work gloves if you have them.


Responsibilities
* Raking and sweeping the barnyard
* Brush clearing
* Replacing animal bedding
* Preparing garden beds
* Maintaining communication with stewardship crew


Qualifications
* An eagerness to participate in maintaining the Farm
* Able to use hand tools (such as rakes, brooms)
* Able to follow instructions and work in a team
* Dress in appropriate clothes and footwear
* Ability to stand for extended periods of time and ability to bend
* Ability to walk on a variety of surfaces including grass or uneven surfaces


Time Commitment Needed
Saturday April 13, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Come for the entire day or just a few hours.


The event will be cancelled in the event of active extreme weather.

We will break around noon so please bring a bag lunch. Water and light snacks will be available.

Location
Weir River Farm, 140 Turkey Hill Lane, Hingham, MA 02043

For more information
Contact Eileen Small, Volunteer Resources Coordinator, 781-784-0567 x5501, esmall@thetrustees.org

To explore other volunteer opportunities or sign up as a team, visit our volunteer page at http://volunteer.thetrustees.org/

The Trustees is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, military service, application for military service, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. The Trustees makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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About The Trustees of Reservations

Location:

200 High Street, Boston, MA 02110, US

Mission Statement

The Trustees of Reservations is here to protect and share the Massachusetts places people love for their exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value. For their trails, their history, their gardens, their beaches. For the simple reason that nature and culture can soothe the soul and improve our lives.

Description

Who We Are

We are more than 100,000 people like you who love the outdoors, who love the distinctive charms of New England, and who believe in celebrating and protecting them, for everyone, forever.

Together with our neighbors, we protect the distinct character of our communities and inspire a commitment to our special places. Our passion is to share with everyone the irreplaceable natural and cultural treasures we care for.

What We Do

We enjoy and care for more than 100 special places - nearly 25,000 acres - all around Massachusetts. And we are actively building an extended family of friends and neighbors across the state that can help in their different ways.

What We Are Up Against

Through more than 100 years of hard work and high standards, The Trustees have built a sterling reputation and a stunning physical legacy.

Today, the places we care about are going fast, and the forces undermining them, including climate change, are moving faster. We need to tap the wellspring of people’s joy - in their communities, their heritage, and the natural world - and mobilize a whole new generation to care.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Community
Environment
Animals, Community, Environment

WHEN

Sat Apr 13, 2019
09:30 AM - 02:00 PM

WHERE

140 Turkey Hill LaneThe Yellow House at The Weir River FarmHingham, MA 02043

(42.23661,-70.86027)
 

SKILLS

  • Multi-Tasking
  • Organization
  • Farming
  • People Skills
  • Gardening
  • Horticulture

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 12
  • 4/13/2019 9:30am-2:00 pm; come for part of day

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