Volunteer & Events
Our volunteer dates are up and running! Be the first to know about our 2024 events by filling out this form!
Come volunteer with us! Below you will find a current listing of our volunteer events. If you’d like to bring a group out, let us know! We can arrange a separate event. To get the ball rolling on your group event, fill out an interest form here.
All new volunteers, for the year, must fill out a liability form. You will be prompted to fill out this form before your first event with us for the year. It can be returned to us electronically at volunteer@mevo.org or brought to a volunteer event.
Please note that if you sign up after 8 pm on the night before the event, please email Jacob at jacob@mevo.org to receive the pertinent information for the next day.
CANCELLED 4/27 CLEANUP! Brook School Hillburn Cleanup (to be rescheduled)
Join us in helping to clean up the area around the Brook School in Hillburn. The Brook School was the first school, particularly in the Northeast, to be desegregated 11 years before the landslide case " Brown vs. Board of Education, yet it is never talked about.
The descendants of the Brook School families are trying to revive the history of the school and make it into a park. While only the foundation remains of the school building, the owner of the Brook School property has permitted us to clean up the area, mainly racking back leaves and clipping saplings.
Where: 10 Brook Street, Hillburn NY 10931
When 4/27:
10:00am-3:00pm (or until the project finish, it may end early depending on how many hands we have!)
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed-toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle, lunch and snacks, and gloves (we have some gloves if you don’t). We will have tools, but extra leaf rakes and loppers are always great
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
4/28 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 4/28:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
5/3 Plant Sale
Join us at our Fresh Roots Farm for our Second Annual Plant Sale. We are selling over 50 varieties of herbs, flowers, veggies, and fruits grown by our staff and interns. A portion of our seedlings will be donated to local not-for-profits who do not have adequate growing space but are interested in providing organic food to their local community.
Where: MEVO Fresh Roots Farm. Directions are linked.
When: May 4th
Time: 10am-4pm
What: Join us for our Second Annual Plant Sale!
How: Plants can be purchased ahead of time and picked up at our Fresh Roots Farm or you can purchase plants the day of the event. You can also purchase plants the day of the event if you already purchased plants online.
5/4 Plant Sale
Join us at our Fresh Roots Farm for our Second Annual Plant Sale. We are selling over 50 varieties of herbs, flowers, veggies, and fruits grown by our staff and interns. A portion of our seedlings will be donated to local not-for-profits who do not have adequate growing space but are interested in providing organic food to their local community.
Where: MEVO Fresh Roots Farm. Directions are linked.
When: May 4th
Time: 10am-4pm
What: Join us for our Second Annual Plant Sale!
How: Plants can be purchased ahead of time and picked up at our Fresh Roots Farm or you can purchase plants the day of the event. You can also purchase plants the day of the event if you already purchased plants online.
5/4 Happy Plant Starts Workshop
Are you looking to optimize your spring and summer garden? If so, this workshop is for you! Join our Field and Volunteer Manager Jacob to learn how to keep your plants healthy and happy for the long term. Come to our Fresh Roots Farm on May 4th from 3:30-5:00pm to attend our Happy Plant Starts Workshop.
Where: MEVO Fresh Roots Farm. Directions are linked.
When: May 4th
Time: TBD
What: Learn to keep your plants happy and healthy long term.
How: More information about the workshop and how to register can be found here
5/5 Plant Sale
Join us at our Fresh Roots Farm for our Second Annual Plant Sale. We are selling over 40 varieties of herbs, flowers, veggies, and fruits grown by our staff and interns. A portion of our seedlings will be donated to local not-for-profits who do not have adequate growing space but are interested in providing organic food to their local community.
Where: Ramsey Farmers’ Market (train station parking lot)
When: May 5th
Time: 9am-2pm
What: Join us for our Second Annual Plant Sale!
How: Plants can be purchased ahead of time and picked up at our Fresh Roots Farm or you can purchase plants the day of the event. You can also purchase plants the day of the event if you already purchased plants online.
5/5 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 5/5:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
5/12 Plant Sale
Join us at our Fresh Roots Farm for our Second Annual Plant Sale. We are selling over 40 varieties of herbs, flowers, veggies, and fruits grown by our staff and interns. A portion of our seedlings will be donated to local not-for-profits who do not have adequate growing space but are interested in providing organic food to their local community.
Where: Ramsey Farmers’ Market. Directions are linked.
When: May 12th
Time: 9am-2pm
What: Join us for our Second Annual Plant Sale!
How: Plants can be purchased ahead of time and picked up at our Fresh Roots Farm on 5/4 and 5/5 or you can purchase plants the day of the event. You can also purchase plants the day of the event if you already purchased plants online.
5/26 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 5/26:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
6/2 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 6/2:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
6/9 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 6/9:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
6/16 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 6/16:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
6/23 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 6/23:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
6/29 Saturday Garlic Harvest
Join us for our annual garlic harvest, our biggest harvest of the year! Our garlic was planted in November as individual cloves and now is ready to make its way out of the field. We need MANY hands for this event to help us
1.) Pull Garlic from the field
2.) Trim and peel the garlic (we trim off the stems and roots and peel an outer layer of skin to remove any dirt)
3.) Organize the garlic for its curing (drying process).
Where: Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Please use the gravel driveway, NOT the paved driveway to enter the site. Park on the grass.
When 6/29:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
How: Please fill out this form to sign up for the day
What to bring:
Gloves (we have some if you don't)
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Clothes you can get dirty in!
A hat! Lovewell can get hot!
Your own scissors or small hand pruners (we will have many if you don't, but it's helpful when volunteers bring their own!)
Lunch:
We will provide pizza lunch and watermelon! We will take into account dietary preferences and needs before ordering.
Bathroom and Amenities:
We do not have access to indoor bathrooms but do have plenty of wood!
There are two locations to access running drinking water for both washing up and refilling your water bottle.
FAQs:
Q: Who can come?
A: Anyone! The garlic pulling is great for little ones and those who can't stand for too long can help peel garlic in the shade!
Q: What happens if it rains?
A: We will have to reschedule, garlic needs to be harvested on a dry day.
Q: Can I buy some garlic there?
A: We will send everyone home with at least one head! If you'd like more, we may ask you to make a contribution, depending on how many volunteers are there. We
6/30 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 6/30:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
7/14 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 7/14:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
7/21 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 7/21:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
7/28 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 7/28:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
8/4 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 8/4:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
8/11 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 8/11:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
8/18 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 8/18:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
9/1 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 9/1:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
9/8 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 9/8:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
9/15 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 9/15:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
9/22 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 9/22:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
9/29 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 9/29:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
10/6 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 10/6:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
10/13 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 10/13:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
10/20 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 10/20:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
10/27 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 10/27:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
11/3 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 11/3:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
11/10 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 11/10:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
11/17 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 11/17:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
11/24 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 11/24:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
4/21 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 4/21:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
4/20 Spring Wild Food Walk
Come to our Fresh Roots Farm on April 20th from 11:00am-12:30 pm to attend a Wild Food Walk. Plants covered in this course will include Chickweed, Purple Dead Nettle, Garlic Mustard, Dandelion, and more.
Where: MEVO Fresh Roots Farm. Directions are linked.
When: April 20th from 11:00AM-12:30
What: We’ll be learning about the culinary uses of wild plants like garlic mustard, chickweed, dandelion, field garlic and more.
How: More information about the course and how to register can be found here
4/15 Gardening 101 Class 6
Join the growers of MEVO in our 7 part gardening series. This course will teach you how to improve your current gardening skills or give you the tools to start from scratch. This course will cover everything from improving soil health to seed selection, to how to preserve your harvest. By the end of the course you will be more than prepared to start out the 2024 growing season successfully.
Who is this course for?: New to intermediate gardeners. No prior growing experience is required for this course.
Course Format: Online
When 4/15:
Time: 7:00-8:00 pm
How: More information about the course and how to register can be found here
Class 6: Winterizing your garden
Tarping, mulching, cover cropping
Crops that can maintain through the winter
Utilizing row cover and greenhouse poly
Growing greens for the winter
4/14 Microgreens 101 Workshop
Come to our Fresh Roots Farm on April 14th from 1-2:30 pm to attend Microgreens 101. You will learn all about microgreens, the best way to grow them, and different types of microgreens you can grow yourself. You will learn a hands-on demo, learn successful seeding skills and bring home two different types of seed sprout trays!
Where: MEVO Fresh Roots Farm. Directions are linked.
When: April 14th from 1-2:30pm
What: We’ll be learning about microgreens, the best way to grow them, and different types of microgreens you can grow yourself.
How: More information about the course and how to register can be found here
4/14 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 4/14:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
4/8 Gardening 101 Class 5
Join the growers of MEVO in our 7 part gardening series. This course will teach you how to improve your current gardening skills or give you the tools to start from scratch. This course will cover everything from improving soil health to seed selection, to how to preserve your harvest. By the end of the course you will be more than prepared to start out the 2024 growing season successfully.
Who is this course for?: New to intermediate gardeners. No prior growing experience is required for this course.
Course Format: Online
When 4/8:
Time: 7:00-8:00 pm
How: More information about the course and how to register can be found here
Class 5: Composting, Irrigation, Amendments
Composting 101
Different types of composting methods
Different methods of irrigation
Discussions of living soils and how that affects what amendments you use
Soil as the immune system of the plant
4/7 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 4/7:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
4/1 Gardening 101 Class 4
Join the growers of MEVO in our 7 part gardening series. This course will teach you how to improve your current gardening skills or give you the tools to start from scratch. This course will cover everything from improving soil health to seed selection, to how to preserve your harvest. By the end of the course you will be more than prepared to start out the 2024 growing season successfully.
Who is this course for?: New to intermediate gardeners. No prior growing experience is required for this course.
Course Format: Online
When 4/1:
Time: 7:00-8:00 pm
How: More information about the course and how to register can be found here
Class 4: Reaping and Maintaining the Harvest
How to care for crops that have a long harvest window (pruning, mulching trellising, etc)
How to harvest major crops
How to get the most yield out of each crop
Discussion of the diseases and pests that plague each crop and organic remedies for that
Discussion of basic preserving methods (canning, pickling, Lacto-fermentation)
3/31 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 3/31:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
3/25 Gardening 101 Class 3
Join the growers of MEVO in our 7 part gardening series. This course will teach you how to improve your current gardening skills or give you the tools to start from scratch. This course will cover everything from improving soil health to seed selection, to how to preserve your harvest. By the end of the course you will be more than prepared to start out the 2024 growing season successfully.
Who is this course for?: New to intermediate gardeners. No prior growing experience is required for this course.
Course Format: Online
When 3/25:
Time: 7:00-8:00 pm
How: More information about the course and how to register can be found here
Class 3: Seed Starting, Transplanting, and Planting with the Seasons
What crops to grow best in each season
Implications of changing daylight throughout the seasons
Succession planting for continual harvest
Direct seeding vs transplanting
Methods of turning over a garden bed for a new planting
3/18 Gardening 101 Class 2
Join the growers of MEVO in our 7 part gardening series. This course will teach you how to improve your current gardening skills or give you the tools to start from scratch. This course will cover everything from improving soil health to seed selection, to how to preserve your harvest. By the end of the course you will be more than prepared to start out the 2024 growing season successfully.
Who is this course for?: New to intermediate gardeners. No prior growing experience is required for this course.
Course Format: Online
When 3/18:
Time: 7:00-8:00 pm
How: More information about the course and how to register can be found here
Class 2: Gathering the Seeds and Plant Families
Where to get your gardening supplies (seeds, potting mix, seeding trays, etc)
Different types of seeds: GMOS, Hybrid, Organic, Open Pollinated, Heirloom
How to choose your seeds to grow more climate-resilient crops
Breaking down the major crop families
Discussing annuals vs. perennials and how they can coexist in a garden plot
3/11 Gardening 101 Class 1
Join the growers of MEVO in our 7 part gardening series. This course will teach you how to improve your current gardening skills or give you the tools to start from scratch. This course will cover everything from improving soil health to seed selection, to how to preserve your harvest. By the end of the course you will be more than prepared to start out the 2024 growing season successfully.
Who is this course for?: New to intermediate gardeners. No prior growing experience is required for this course.
Course Format: Online
When 3/11:
Time: 7:00-8:00 pm
How: More information about the course and how to register can be found here
Class 1: Overview of the course
What growing zone are you growing in? What implications does that have?
Evaluating/ observing your plot (wind, water, sun, shade, pests pressure, runoff), what native or invasive plants are currently growing? What is the soil composition like?)
Where to get your soil tested, and why you may want to do that.
Types of gardens:
Raised beds
Permanent raised beds
Container Gardening
2/29 Thursday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 2/29:
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
11/26 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 11/26:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
11/19 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 11/19:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
11/11 GARLIC PLANTING!
Join us for the most wonderful time of year, garlic planting! Come out to Lovewell Farm to help us plant our 2024 crop. The day will consist of planting the garlic as well as mulching the crop with leaf mulch.
Where: Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked!
When 11/11:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
11/5 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 11/5:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
10/29 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 10/29:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
10/22 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 10/22:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
10/15 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 10/15:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
10/8 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 10/8:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
10/1 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 10/1:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
9/24 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 9/24:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
9/17 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 9/17:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
9/10 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 9/10:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
9/3 Sunday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 9/3:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
8/31 Thursday Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 8/31:
Morning: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
8/30 Weed Warrior Wednesday Volunteer Day
Are you a weed warrior!? We need your help! Summer is a time of weeds, and we could use your hands to help us get on top of it. Some evenings, we may be tomato warriors and prune and trellis our amazing tomato patch as well. To beat the heat of the day, we are starting the day at 4:00pm.
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 8/30:
4:00-6:00pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves ( we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
8/29 Farm Volunteer Day
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day!
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) or Lovewell Farm (40 Peterson). Directions to find our farm are linked! We will let you know what farm we will be at before the day starts.
When 8/29:
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
8/28 Monday Farm Feast Cleanup
Looking to get your hands in the dirt and boots on the ground? Then join us for a farm volunteer day! We need help to break down our tents and tidy up the farm after our Farm Feast. The Farm Feast is MEVO’s largest and only fundraiser of the year. By attending the Farm Feast, people are helping to support our boots on the ground and hands in the dirt experiential, educational, and directive volunteerism programs. The funds generated from the Farm Feast help us fund our programming for the current and upcoming season.
Where: Fresh Roots Farm (200 Campgaw Road) Directions to find our farm are linked!
When 8/28:
Morning: 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
*Please do your best to arrive at the start of the shift and stay the whole time!
Attire: Clothes you can get dirty in and closed toed shoes
What to bring: A reusable water bottle and gloves (we have some if you don’t)
A day before the event we will send you a reminder about the day, via email, and include any new or pertinent details.
**All volunteers will go home with fresh veggies as a thank you!