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Fall Barnyard Cleanup - Weir River Farm
ORGANIZATION: The Trustees of Reservations
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Opportunity Overview
Weir River Farm is the last working farm in Hingham. As the days slowly get shorter, it is time to ready the farm for one last sprucing up before the winter weather sets in. Come join us on Saturday, October 29, 2016 from 9:00 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
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* Raking and sweeping the barnyard
* Cleaning the stalls in the barnyard
* Cleaning the children’s garden
* Trimming trumpet vines, removing vines from rock walls or brush clearing
* Maintaining communication with stewardship staff
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, October 29, 2016 from 9:00 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 and a refillable water bottle.
Water will be available.
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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
WHEN
WHERE
140 Turkey Hill LaneThe Yellow House at The Weir River FarmHingham, MA 02043
DATE POSTED
October 6, 2016
SKILLS
- Organization
- People Skills
- Multi-Tasking
- Environmental Education
- Gardening
- Farming
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- Oct. 29, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Under 12 requires parental supervision