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ORGANIZATION: SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY FARMS
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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Spots available: 8

Sustainable Community Farms is moving to the next phase and can not do it without the assistance of community members. We will be building community Spring, Summer and Fall.
Our first volunteer opportunity will be March 22, 2025.
Cleaning up, moving dead branches and wood chips. Looking for a spot to put up our green house.
More opportunities with SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY FARMS
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY FARMS
Location:
6429 GARFIELD ST, DETROIT, MI 48207, US
Mission Statement
To improve the quality of fresh locally grown food in the city of Detroit, by growing chemical free produce to enhance a healthier lifestyle through multi-level trainings.
Description
HISTORY OF SMALL VILLE LEARNING FARMS now know as Sustainable Community Farms
Michelle V. Jackson founded Small Ville Learning Farms, in 2009, with six risk youth and 15 other youth. SVLF grew from the activities of grassroots organization of the youth in the community. In 2006, Ms. Jackson was responsible for implementing activities that would engage at risk youth and other youth in neighborhood clean ups. The produce planting began as a project to eliminate tires that were being illegally dumped our community. This project grows and many community residents became vested in the campaign to clean up the area.
Urban farming is becoming more common as the demand increases to educate communities across Detroit of the perils of poor eating habits and food availability. Not only in Detroit, has urban farming prevailed but, all across the country and the globe. Urban farming is bridging the gap between, rich and poor, young and old, black and white. Urban farms range from small scale - vegetable gardens to larger operations with hoop houses and honeybee farms. SVLF provides programs that build nurturing relationships between all residents in our community. We c
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5826 Malcolm StreetDetroit, MI 48213
DATE POSTED
February 1, 2025
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Must be at least 10
- One to three hours
- Bring your favor gloves, garden tools and what ever makes you comfortable, in the garden.
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 50+
- Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park) or at organization location(s)
- Donation Requested
- Just send an email to Michelle.jackson@smallvillefarms.com for how to donate or you can mail a check made out to Sustainable Community Farms. 6429 Garfield Det. MI. 48207