GARDENING: Thursday Summer Volunteering with Edible Schoolyard

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Project Overview

Come help us grow our school garden! The Edible Schoolyard garden at King Middle School supports the academic, social and emotional growth of our students. The one acre space includes mature fruit trees, annual vegetable crops, chickens, and more.

Work day tasks will include: Weeding, Watering, Planting, and more! Low physical impact activities will be available.

This volunteer opportunity takes place rain or shine. Please bring layers for all types of weather. In the case of heavy rain / lightning we will have indoor tasks available.

About The Edible Schoolyard

The Edible Schoolyard Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the transformation of public education by using organic school gardens, kitchens, and cafeterias to teach both academic subjects and the values of nourishment, stewardship, and community. Edible education provides hands-on experiences that connect students to food, nature, and each other; and it systematically addresses the crises of climate change, public health, and social inequality. At its heart is a dynamic and joyful learning experience for every child.

Project Requirements & Important Notes

• Please wear closed toe shoes, clothes that can get dirty, hats and other sun protection;

• Please do your part in keeping our community healthy. If you are immuno-compromised, at increased risk for severe illness, or feeling sick at all, please decline your registration to the event and register for a project at a less risky time. For additional resources and guidance on how to keep yourself healthy, visit the CDC website.

If you are interested in signing up as a group, please email sarah@handsonbayarea.org. For a one-time $50 group sign-up fee, we can assist your team with signing up. Please note we are unable to customize our commUNITY calendar projects and are unable to increase the number of spots that are available. For groups wanting a custom project, please refer to our corporate volunteering program.