UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK - Volunteer with us
Join us on the land to support with a range of activities including seeding, planting, cultivating, or working on special projects. Thank you for your willingness to support Sweet Freedom Farm! Many hands make light work!
Before You Arrive
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We ask everyone joining us to take a COVID-19 test (PCR/Rapid Test) 24 hours before the day of the event, ideally before arrival. We will have tests and masks available on site. You are required to show a photo of your negative COVID-19 test upon arrival.
Please do not join us, if you feel sick, suspect you have been exposed to COVID-19 within the past 10 days, are recovering from COVID-19 and/or live/share indoor space with someone who currently has COVID-19 in order to minimize spread.
We highly encourage participants to limit high-risk activities before participating in this event and continue masking in public spaces (including around people who you do not know their COVID-19 status).
Rapid tests, masks, hand sanitizer, hand washing stations and masks will be available onsite. -
Terrain: All activities will take place outdoors, on grassy and uneven terrain. The land is currently not wheelchair accessible.
Activities: We will have different activities that have varying impact levels to make sure there is an activity for everyone. Honor your needs and transition to a different activity as the need/desire arises. Self-paced breaks for water, stretching, resting, bathroom use are encouraged.
Water: Drinking water will be available. We encourage you. to bring your own water bottle.
Bathroom: There will be a single stall, ADA compliant, porta-potty onsite with a hand washing station on the outside.
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You will receive the address via email once you’ve registered.
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A photo of your negative COVID test
A refillable water bottle.
Bring seeds to share! We’ll have a seed swap and time for storytelling around our shared harvest.
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Please keep in mind the weather for the day and dress appropriately as we will be outside the entire time.
The terrain is uneven and can be very muddy in certain areas if it has recently rained, so we encourage you to wear closed toe shoes or sturdy boots that you don’t mind getting muddy or possibly wet.
Ticks are present! We encourage you to do a tick check when you get home. Some other preventative measures include: wearing light colored clothing, long sleeves and pants, wear tick spray, or pants tucked into socks.
Wear sunscreen, and drink lots of water if the weather is forecasted be sunny and warm.
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Prior to arrival review Wildseed Community Farm & Healing Village’s Brave, Safe & Sacred Space Agreements
Your Questions Answered
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Yes! Children are welcome to join, though we will not have childcare on site. Please note that there will be live music and other activities, so we recommend bringing ear protection for kids
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We kindly ask that you leave your pets at home, with the exception of service animals.
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Yes, we will provide a lunch. There will be vegetarian options available.
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The closest public transportation is the Metro-North Wassaic station.
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Bring a water bottle, sun protection, and any seeds you’d like to share for the seed swap
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For additional questions email programs@sweetfreedomfarm.org.
For this year’s Sorghum Harvest, we appreciate the support of those below!
