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ECO: Thursday Farming and Composting

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ORGANIZATION: Botanical Community Development Initiatives



Composting is an opportunity to take something that is at the end of its life and offer a rebirth. Healthy soil means healthy plants and healthy people. Join Botanical Community Development Initatives in making change in the world!

Volunteers will learn how to create rich, fertile compost and how it is applied at their community farm.

Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes

Attire: Long pants and closed-toe shoes. This opportunity takes place outdoors with little or no shade. Volunteers should wear sun protection such as sunscreen and a hat.

Bring: A refillable waterbottle.

Waiver: Every volunteer is required to sign a waiver. Anyone under 18 must have waiver signed by a parent/legal guardian. Please also sign waivers for very young children attending with parents. Sign waiver here.

Physical Requirements: Unfortunately this opportunity is not able to make accommodations for individuals with physical limitations.

Note:

Note: Please download the HandsOn Connect app to your smart device to electronically sign the waiver and check in at this volunteer opportunity. The HandsOn Connect App can be downloaded from the Apple Store and Google Play.

BCDI requests that groups of 8 or larger sign up at least 72 hours before the project starts. If your group would like a farm tour, additional programming, or a private volunteer shift, please visit this page for more information.

About Botanical Community Development Initiatives

The mission of Community Roots Farm is to grow food ethically and sustainably emphasizing healthy communities and ecosystems.

This volunteer opportunity is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.

By registering for this opportunity, you are agreeing to stay connected with future Climate Action events through California Volunteers and the Climate Action Corps. If you do not consent, please email info@handsonsandiego.org to opt-out.



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    Oceanside CA 92057 US
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    Oceanside CA 92057 US
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    Oceanside CA 92057 US
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    Oceanside CA 92057 US
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    Oceanside CA 92057 US
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    Oceanside CA 92057 US
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    Oceanside CA 92057 US
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    Oceanside CA 92057 US
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    Oceanside CA 92057 US
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    Oceanside CA 92057 US
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About Botanical Community Development Initiatives

Location:

4510 N River Rd #5116, Oceanside, CA 92057, US

Mission Statement

Improving lives by connecting plants, people, and community. Grow Food: Community Roots Farm is a neighborhood farm that is community-run. We grow fresh, nourishing, sustainably-grown food with the community, for the community. Botany for everyone: Plants make up the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the medicine that heals us, and so much more. Botany is for everyone. Through classes, internships, events, and experiences come learn more about the plants all around us. We teach botanical knowledge that enriches lives, improves our communities, and offers applicable job skills. Collaborate in Community: Through and with our relationship with plants we find common ground and can improve our lives while strengthening our communities.

Description

Improving lives by connecting plants, people, and community. Grow Food: Community Roots Farm is a neighborhood farm that is community-run. We grow fresh, nourishing, sustainably-grown food with the community, for the community. Botany for everyone: Plants make up the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the medicine that heals us, and so much more. Botany is for everyone. Through classes, internships, events, and experiences come learn more about the plants all around us. We teach botanical knowledge that enriches lives, improves our communities, and offers applicable job skills. Collaborate in Community: Through and with our relationship with plants we find common ground and can improve our lives while strengthening our communities.

CAUSE AREAS

Environment
Homeless & Housing
Hunger
Environment, Homeless & Housing, Hunger

WHEN

Thu Nov 02, 2023 - Thu Oct 31, 2024
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This opportunity has 48 shifts

WHERE

Oceanside, CA 92057

(33.26008,-117.27937)
 

DATE POSTED

May 17, 2024

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