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5 people are interested
FarmStrong 2017: 5k/10k/family fun costume run & Fall Festival
ORGANIZATION: Rio Grande Community Farm
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5 people are interested
This year, in lieu of the Maize Maze and in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Rio Grande Community Farm, please join us for a 5K/10K/family fun costume run, Family Friendly Fundraiser and Fall Festival!
Come out to the Los Poblanos Open Space fields on Saturday, November 4th and get active, celebrate public lands and urban agriculture and just plain enjoy the day with music, food, beer and performances!
^^^ We need volunteers to help us make this event a success!
Volunteer Shifts Needed:
- Run Setup ( 6:30-8:30 am)
- Run Administration (7:30-9:30 am) *Most needed*
- Run Teardown ( 9:30-10:30 am)
- Farm Festival Setup ( 10 am-12 pm)
- Festival Administration ( 12-3 pm)
- Festival Teardown ( 3-5 pm)
Volunteer Perks
All volunteers will receive a farm t-shirt, admission to the Fall Festival, and a meal (breakfast or lunch, depending on the shift). These items equate to a $30 value for volunteering your time.
Signup to Volunteer at StrongFarm 2017!
About the Rio Grade Community Farm
Rio Grande Community Farm is a 501(c)3 non-profit that manages a 2-acre community garden, educates through the Las Huertas farmer training program and promotes sustainable agriculture to strengthen Albuquerque’s bonds to its rich agricultural history and quality, healthy, food.
More opportunities with Rio Grande Community Farm
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About Rio Grande Community Farm
Location:
1701 Montano Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to connect people, earth, water and wildlife in an urban setting by farming regeneratively, enhancing wildlife habitat, and educating our community to grow food for themselves and others in a arid climate.
Description
Rio Grande Community Farm is a certified organic urban farm located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. RGCF was founded as a non-profit organization in 1997 and has grown to support acres of wildlife habitat, a 2-acre community garden, year-round environmental education opportunities, and a center for strengthening food and sustainable agriculture literacy in Albuquerque. The Farm offers activities for all age groups - including Farm tours, workshops, and service projects. Scores of people grow their own food in the Community Garden. Thousands explore the annual Maize Maze in September and October. Please visit our website to learn more: http://riograndefarm.org/
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
The Rio Grande Community Farm1701 Montano Road NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107
DATE POSTED
October 12, 2017
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- Event Management
- Problem Solving
- Event Planning / Management
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- 2 hours +
- Solo work