- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Sewa Detroit Apple Tree Pruning Event
ORGANIZATION: Sewa International - Detroit Chapter
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
- Join us for a fun and rewarding volunteer event as we prune apple trees together! We invite all willing hands to participate, and if you're 6 feet tall, we especially need your help to reach those hard-to-access top branches.
- Please be on time to attend the mandoatroy training and demo at the start of the shift.
- Don't worry about equipment - we've got you covered with gloves, collection bags, and tools.
- Please bring your reusable water bottle to help reduce plastic waste and do not forget to wear sturdy shoes.
- We would appreciate if you can bring garden clippers and tree loppers. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn new skills, make a positive impact on the environment, and connect with like-minded individuals.
- About Amrita Farms - We are a tranquil and idyllic farm, located just 15 minutes from the bustling heart of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Relax and rejuvenate in our organically grown apple orchard, where we cultivate 950 dwarf and semi dwarf apple trees using permaculture principles. https://amritafarms.com/
- About MACM - https://us.amma.org/groups/north-america/metropolitan-detroit-area
3 Shifts
All shifts have expired
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Sat Mar 22, 2025
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01:00 PM to 03:00 PM EST
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Spots available: 10+
Please be on time to have the mandatory training at the start of the shift
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Sat Mar 22, 2025
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11:00 AM to 01:00 PM EST
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Spots available: 10+
This is not a shift but an optional lunch and learn session.
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Sat Mar 22, 2025
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09:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST
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Spots available: 10+
Please be on time to have the mandatory training at the start of the shift
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About Sewa International - Detroit Chapter
Location:
5300 Capri Dr, Troy, MI 48098, US
Mission Statement
Sewa International’s mission is to serve humanity in distress, aid local communities, run developmental projects for the underserved, and assist people in transformational change through the power of innovation by mobilizing partners, donors, and volunteers.
Description
Sewa International is a Hindu faith-based, humanitarian, nonprofit service organization registered under Internal Revenue Code 501 (c) (3). Founded in 2003, Sewa International is part of a larger movement that started in India in 1989 and is active in twenty countries. Sewa serves humanity irrespective of race, color, religion, gender or nationality.
We specialize in disaster relief and rehabilitation. Our development programs focus on family services; child, tribal and refugee welfare; women empowerment; health; and education.
In addition to our work in the US, we have undertaken development projects in Colombia, Guyana, India, Kenya, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Education & Literacy,
Environment
WHEN
Sat Mar 22, 2025
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
This opportunity has 3 shifts
WHERE
4301 Ann Arbor-Saline RoadAnn Arbor, MI 48103
(42.22211 ,-83.78958 )
DATE POSTED
February 11, 2025
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Farming
- Gardening
GOOD FOR
- 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 13
- 2 to 6 hours
- Minors require adult supervision.
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 50+
- Event can be held at organization location(s)
- Donation Requested
- Sponsorship per tree is $25.