- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Spring Volunteer Parties
ORGANIZATION: Elk Run Farm
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
This is the moment we've all been waiting for! April signifies the official start of the growing season at Elk Run Farm. The days are longer, the weather is warming and our crops are ready to grow.
Ever want to get your hands dirty and learn how to raise a plant, but don't know where to start? Our weekly volunteer parties are right up your alley. These will be held every Saturday, 10am-2pm throughout the month of April & May. You can expect to do a variety of farming tasks, like direct seeding, transplanting, watering, harvesting and keeping those weeds at bay all with the guidance and direction of our farm and field manager. Check our Facebook (facebook.com/elkrunfoodbankfarm) for each week's activities.
Our parties will continue rain or shine so please keep an eye on the weather and wear appropriate clothing or rain gear. Don't forget your reusable water bottle and a snack or lunch!
Elk Run Farm is located at 22500 SE 275th Pl., Maple Valley, WA 98038. We recently changed our entrance so you will not be able to come in from SE 275th Pl. Please enter from 228th Ave. SE, drive past the parking lot on to the gravel road and park near our fence.
Spend time outdoors with your friends and family, fulfill those community service hours and help us feed that many more families in South King County!
More opportunities with Elk Run Farm
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Elk Run Farm
Location:
27625 228th Ave SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038, US
Mission Statement
Elk Run Farm is dedicated to growing and distributing healthy, organic produce for local food banks. Combined with education and community engagement, Elk Run is committed to serving the needs of its customers both in body and mind.
Description
Elk Run Farm is a partnership between 12 food banks of the South King County Food Coalition, Seattle-King County Public Health, WSU Extension, and Tahoma High School that addresses inequitable access to healthy foods for low-income families while promoting sustainable urban agriculture. Produce grown at Elk Run Farm, a former golf course, is distributed through South King County food banks to those in the community who can least afford it and live in areas where access to healthy food is limited.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
22500 SE 275th PlaceMaple Valley, WA 98038
DATE POSTED
April 10, 2018
SKILLS
- Visual Arts
- Gardening
- Horticulture
- Farming
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- All volunteers under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.