Visit an Organic Farm and Volunteer

 

ZAGBA is proud to announce an opportunity for its members to give back to their communities. On Saturday, September 25th, ZAGBA has scheduled a visit to Gaining Ground, a volunteer based organic farm that donates all of their fresh food to area meal programs and food pantries. Based in historic Concord, Massachusetts, Gaining Ground raises and distributes approximately 20,000 pounds of produce each growing season. ZAGBA members will be volunteering at this farm and will do the activities as instructed by the farm staff.

Volunteering at Gaining Ground offers:
* a chance to engage in meaningful work
* knowledge of where food comes from and how it grows
* a chance to see a variety of plant and animal life, and
* a change of scene from your usual environment.

Garden volunteers grow seedlings, and plant, mulch, water, weed, harvest, wash, and prepare vegetables and fruit for distribution. They also learn about organic gardening, issues of hunger and homelessness, local history and environment, and the basics of agriculture. No gardening experience is needed.

The work involved can be performed by people of all ages, and you will NOT be asked to operate any farm equipment. You can find very useful information on the Gaining Ground web site:
http://www.gainingground.org

Please make sure to read their FAQ at:
http://www.gainingground.org/faq.html

While working at Gaining Ground there are inherent risks. Farm staff will make every reasonable effort to emphasize safe working habits. You understand and accept these risks and will hold ZAGBA, Gaining Ground and the Town of Concord harmless and not responsible for any and all injuries suffered in the course of volunteering.

This volunteer opportunity is limited to 16 individuals. ZAGBA will accept volunteers on a first come first serve basis. Volunteering opportunities are open to individuals 14 and older. All children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. In case we have additional vacancies, ZAGBA will gladly allow children 8-14 as long as they are accompanied by an adult. Please RSVP by September 15th.

Date: Saturday, September 25, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Place:  Gaining Ground,
Thoreau Birthplace Garden
315 Virginia Road,
Concord, MA 01742