Volunteer: Rappahannock Education Farm - Harvest Volunteers* PLEASE SEE THE DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. Volunteers may help with prepping the soil for planting, weeding, distributing woodchips and mulch, watering the land, planting seeds, tilling, composting, removing debris, harvesting, gleaning (if needed), and other general farming duties as assigned. * NO EXCESSIVE CELL PHONE USE (texting, playing games, phone calls) * Bring your own chairs and water * Physical labor is involved * Dress according to the weather. * Point of contact for Rappahannock Education Farm is Rich Larochelle* Point of contact for Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank is LaToya Brown, labrown@fredfood.org or Dominique Thomas, dthomas@fredfood.orgDriving instructions: Using a GPS: 1094 White Oak Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22405. This will take you to the intersection of White Oak Road and First Street. From White Oak Road, turn onto First Street, and you will turn left into the property 500 yards down First Street when you see the Rappahannock Education Farm sign. Program: Food Sourcing * PLEASE SEE THE DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. Volunteers may help with prepping the soil for planting, weeding, distributing woodchips and mulch, watering the land, planting seeds, tilling, composting, removing debris, harvesting, gleaning (if needed), and other general farming duties as assigned. * NO EXCESSIVE CELL PHONE USE (texting, playing games, phone calls) * Bring your own chairs and water * Physical labor is involved * Dress according to the weather. * Point of contact for Rappahannock Education Farm is Rich Larochelle* Point of contact for Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank is LaToya Brown, labrown@fredfood.org or Dominique Thomas, dthomas@fredfood.orgDriving instructions: Using a GPS: 1094 White Oak Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22405. This will take you to the intersection of White Oak Road and First Street. From White Oak Road, turn onto First Street, and you will turn left into the property 500 yards down First Street when you see the Rappahannock Education Farm sign. Program: Food Sourcing Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 22405 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Rappahannock Education Farm CLASS: Successful Gardening & Micro-Greens Indoors @ 1094 White Oak Rd, 22405Dr. Eric Bonds will share his gardening secrets – what works, what doesn’t work, his favorite veggies to grow, and how he grows microgreens indoors year-round. Come and soak in Eric’s wisdom, real-world experience and positive vibes! Come with your questions and concerns and leave with solutions. Eric was a driving force behind the establishment of the Brag Hill Community Garden on Fall Hill Avenue in the City of Fredericksburg. * NO EXCESSIVE CELL PHONE USE * Must wear close-toed and close-heeled shoes * Dress according to outside temperatures Driving instructions: Using a GPS: 1094 White Oak Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22405. This will take you to the intersection of White Oak Road and First Street. From White Oak Road, turn onto First Street, and you will turn left into the property 500 yards down First Street when you see the Rappahannock Education Farm sign. Program: Food Sourcing Dr. Eric Bonds will share his gardening secrets – what works, what doesn’t work, his favorite veggies to grow, and how he grows microgreens indoors year-round. Come and soak in Eric’s wisdom, real-world experience and positive vibes! Come with your questions and concerns and leave with solutions. Eric was a driving force behind the establishment of the Brag Hill Community Garden on Fall Hill Avenue in the City of Fredericksburg. * NO EXCESSIVE CELL PHONE USE * Must wear close-toed and close-heeled shoes * Dress according to outside temperatures Driving instructions: Using a GPS: 1094 White Oak Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22405. This will take you to the intersection of White Oak Road and First Street. From White Oak Road, turn onto First Street, and you will turn left into the property 500 yards down First Street when you see the Rappahannock Education Farm sign. Program: Food Sourcing Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 22405 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Rappahannock Education Farm CLASS: Native Plants & Best Growing Locations @ 1094 White Oak Rd, 22405Farmers and/or gardeners will share their best gardening advice - Learn to incorporate natives to beautify and add meaning to your landscape and discover the best planting locations for each native based on sunshine, moisture and soil conditions. Enjoy a tour of the Native Pollinator Garden, which adds grace and beauty to the Rappahannock Education Farm. * NO EXCESSIVE CELL PHONE USE * Must wear close-toed and close-heeled shoes * Dress according to outside temperatures Driving instructions: Using a GPS: 1094 White Oak Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22405. This will take you to the intersection of White Oak Road and First Street. From White Oak Road, turn onto First Street, and you will turn left into the property 500 yards down First Street when you see the Rappahannock Education Farm sign. Program: Food Sourcing Farmers and/or gardeners will share their best gardening advice - Learn to incorporate natives to beautify and add meaning to your landscape and discover the best planting locations for each native based on sunshine, moisture and soil conditions. Enjoy a tour of the Native Pollinator Garden, which adds grace and beauty to the Rappahannock Education Farm. * NO EXCESSIVE CELL PHONE USE * Must wear close-toed and close-heeled shoes * Dress according to outside temperatures Driving instructions: Using a GPS: 1094 White Oak Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22405. This will take you to the intersection of White Oak Road and First Street. From White Oak Road, turn onto First Street, and you will turn left into the property 500 yards down First Street when you see the Rappahannock Education Farm sign. Program: Food Sourcing Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 22405 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: REF Garden Annex - Volunteers @ FRFB: 3631 Lee Hill Dr, Fred, VA 22408Volunteers may help with prepping the soil for planting, weeding, distributing woodchips and mulch, watering the crop, planting seeds, composting, removing debris, harvesting, and other general garden tasks as assigned. This is an onsite garden at Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank's main location. When you arrive and leave, please sign in and out on the sign-in sheet at the front desk (through the orange door). You must also check in and out online. * NO EXCESSIVE CELL PHONE USE (texting, playing games, phone calls) * The garden is located in the front of the warehouse near the parking. * Each person must be registered as a volunteer through our website and signed up for the shift. * Volunteers 7-14 years old, must be accompanied by an adult. * Volunteers under 18 years old must also have a Youth Consent Form on file with us. To request this form, email dthomas@fredfood.org. * Bring your own chairs and water * Physical labor is involved * Dress according to the weather. * Point of contact for REF - Annex Garden is Liz Ritoli, 540-710-3220* Point of contact for Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank is LaToya Brown, labrown@fredfood.orgProgram: Food Sourcing Volunteers may help with prepping the soil for planting, weeding, distributing woodchips and mulch, watering the crop, planting seeds, composting, removing debris, harvesting, and other general garden tasks as assigned. This is an onsite garden at Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank's main location. When you arrive and leave, please sign in and out on the sign-in sheet at the front desk (through the orange door). You must also check in and out online. * NO EXCESSIVE CELL PHONE USE (texting, playing games, phone calls) * The garden is located in the front of the warehouse near the parking. * Each person must be registered as a volunteer through our website and signed up for the shift. * Volunteers 7-14 years old, must be accompanied by an adult. * Volunteers under 18 years old must also have a Youth Consent Form on file with us. To request this form, email dthomas@fredfood.org. * Bring your own chairs and water * Physical labor is involved * Dress according to the weather. * Point of contact for REF - Annex Garden is Liz Ritoli, 540-710-3220* Point of contact for Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank is LaToya Brown, labrown@fredfood.orgProgram: Food Sourcing Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 22408 Allow Groups: Yes |