Back to School Volunteer Opportunities for Students

August 26, 2022

Saturday at BFS

Photo: Lindsay Green

Farm School Reflections: Student Volunteers

There's no better way to kick off Back-to-School season than an afternoon at the Farm School, and BFS has many volunteer opportunities for students. If you know someone looking to get involved in the community while spending time outdoors, volunteering at BFS might just be a perfect place for them. Student volunteers at BFS gain valuable insight into the joy of community-led work and the importance of regenerative farming practices. And working in the rows with our wonderful community is a lot of fun! This week, high school student Laurie shares a little bit about what spending time at BFS means to her. Thank you, Laurie, for all you do for the Farm School and for telling us about your experience.

Click HERE to see Farm School Reflections

on BFS's website

Farm Stand sign making at BFS

Photo: Gail Read

Stocking the farm stand

Photo: Gail Read

Visit the Farm Stand on Saturdays and Wednesdays

BFS farm stand is open Saturdays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.- noon. This week, we have

lots of organically farmed produce available including: eggplant, heirloom tomatoes, eggplant, yellow squash, zucchini, carrots, kale, basil, garlic, red onions, green beans, Swiss chard, and many kinds of peppers.

Join BFS's Community Compost Program

BFS's Compost Crew works in all seasons to turn food scraps into compost. This compost nourishes BFS's crops and also gets turned into Worm Tea, a nutrient-dense "drink" for crops, flowers, and other plants. If you'd like to learn more or join the Compost Crew, check out the Community Compost Program page. Or

visit the Farm School on Sunday, August 29 at 9 a.m. or Wednesday, August 31 at 3:15 p.m. and join the composting effort. No experience necessary!

Kelvin and Jill lead the compost effort year round!

Photo: Lindsay Green

Volunteer Hours This Week

Remember to bring water bottles, hats, sunscreen, and bug spray!

Sat. August 27, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Harvesting, washing and stocking the farm stand.

Sun. August 28, 9 a.m. Compost mixing and projects.

Tues. August 30, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Crop projects.

Weds. August 31, 3:15 p.m. Compost mixing and field prep. Boots are recommended.

All welcome. No experience necessary. Ideal for community service hours and projects.

Questions?

Tomato and pepper harvest

Photo: Gail Read

Tap-In Harvest

Photo: Jessalyn Link

Donations to Tap-In

This week, BFS donated assorted vegetables and herbs including fresh chard and tomatoes to Tap-In. We look forward to continuing this partnership as the harvest season continues into the fall.

Harvest Club

Join us every Friday at Harvest Club from 4 p.m.- 6 p.m. Harvest Club is a no-experience-necessary chance to learn about harvesting, washing, and stocking our farm stand. It's a lot of fun, and we hope to see you there!

Matching Farm School poses

Photo: Gail Read

Barrington Farm School is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to grow food, inspire learning, build community, and foster connection to the land, with the support of dedicated volunteers. We invite and welcome you to visit, participate in, and enjoy this historic farm.

www.BarringtonFarmSchool.org | BarringtonFarmSchool@gmail.com