- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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67 people are interested
Smart Farm Work Days...Learn, Grow and Share
ORGANIZATION: Smart Farm of Barrington
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
67 people are interested
The Smart Farm is a volunteer-run educational farm that provides all that it grows to our local food relief agencies. Please come join us! Smart Farm Regular Work Days Begin May 2nd and continue Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 9-noon thru October. Our tasks change depending on the time of year. We are looking for people to help, with harvesting, seeding, weeding, watering composting & transplanting. We would love you to stop by and help whenever you are able. We are a fun loving group and hope to see you soon! If gardening isn't your thing...we have lots of other things to do!!
More opportunities with Smart Farm of Barrington
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Smart Farm of Barrington
Location:
PO Box 827, 455 W IL Route 22, Barrington, IL 60011, US
Mission Statement
The Smart Farm will cultivate a healthy, eco-friendly community by: 1. Offering adults and children learning opportunities in sustainable farming; 2. Promoting the benefits of sustainable farming; and, 3. Donating fresh produce to support our neighbors in need.
Description
LEARN: Smart Farm is a permaculture farm for the Barrington area and nearby communities. Adults, children, and students learn about their agricultural heritage, organic regenerative farming, the slow food movement, and best practices for living "green," sustainable lives.
GROW : Volunteer to help us grow our vegetables, using the latest techniques in integrated pest management, water and soil conservation, and composting.
SHARE: A portion of our produce is shared with local food pantries and other hunger relief agencies.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Campus: Green Hous490 W Route 22(GPS is not correct)Lake Barrington, IL 60010
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2020
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Education
- Farming
- Botany
- Gardening
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- We would love your help whenever possible.
- Minimum age requirement without parent is 14. GPS is not correct...We are located in Lake Barrington, just west of the hospital and east of Kelsey Rd on the North Side of Rte 22.