- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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18 people are interested
Help out on our urban farm: Farm2Market!
ORGANIZATION: Alameda Point Collaborative
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
18 people are interested
Our two-acre urban farm has always relied on volunteer labor to accomplish all our food production goals and maintain the great diversity of fruit trees, annual vegetables, and perennial berries and shrubs. This year we have not hosted any volunteer groups due to COVD-19. At this time, we feel confident we can safely accommodate a volunteer group of up to 20 individuals, as we will be outside the entire time, breaking into smaller working groups, and making sure everyone stays distant and wears masks.
The project we’ll be doing is no-till bed prep and increasing soil fertility. This includes moving cardboard, compost, and straw mulch to build vegetable beds, and spreading cover crop seeds. Through using this method of bed prep and cover cropping, we are helping sequester more carbon into the soil and keeping our soil fertile and healthy for the future. We recommend bringing a pair of garden/work gloves, a sun hat, a water bottle, and excitement to work with the earth and get your hands dirty! Please wear sturdy closed-toed shoes, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
This project will take place on Thursday November 19th, from 9:30am-12:00pm. The first half hour will be time to explore the farm, and an orientation to the farm and the work of APC. 10-12 will be the hands-on work, we hope to finish our project in that time! To sign up for this volunteer project, please fill out the form below. For questions, contact Aleta at Apierce@apcollaborative.org.
Please fill out our volunteer form: https://bit.ly/APC-Urban-Farming
More opportunities with Alameda Point Collaborative
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Alameda Point Collaborative
Location:
677 W Ranger Ave;;, ALAMEDA, CA 94501, US
Mission Statement
The Alameda Point Collaborative is a unique neighborhood located on 34 acres of Alameda Point. At APC, we work to end homelessness by providing housing and services to create communities where formerly homeless families and individuals can flourish. APC is situated on the former Alameda Naval Air Station, and operates 200 housing units. APC provides affordable housing, job training, health services and employment in a community that fosters support and interaction. APC operates a community garden, bike shop, commercial plant nursery, health center and community center.
Description
The Alameda Point Collaborative is a unique neighborhood located on 34 acres of Alameda Point. At APC, we work to end homelessness by providing housing and services to create communities where formerly homeless families and individuals can flourish.
APC is situated on the former Alameda Naval Air Station, and operates 200 housing units. APC provides affordable housing, job training, health services and employment in a community that fosters support and interaction. APC operates a community garden, bike shop, commercial plant nursery, health center and community center.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2600 Barbers Point RoadAlameda, CA 94501
DATE POSTED
November 16, 2020
SKILLS
- Gardening
- Environmental Education
- Horticulture
- Farming
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 13