Volunteer at 21 Acres: Farm Stewardship

Ready to get involved in your local food system?

Work alongside knowledgeable 21 Acres staff on a variety of seasonal restoration and farm projects that build soil health and climate resilience. Your help supports local food systems by increasing farm productivity; building habitat for animals, birds, and insects; decreasing stormwater runoff; and storing carbon. Activities include seeding, transplanting, weeding, mulching, bed building, and more!

No prior farm experience required. All tools provided.

Be prepared for your visit to the farm:

If you are a new volunteer with 21 Acres, please take a few minutes to fill out our volunteer application before arriving.

• Please always wear closed-toe shoes for your safety.
• Raincoats and rubber boots are advised on rainy days.
• Remember to check the weather and dress accordingly.
• Wear loose-fitting comfortable layers that you don’t mind getting dirty.
• Long sleeves and long pants are recommended.
• Bring a reusable water bottle and snacks to stay fueled and hydrated!

COVID-19 Safety

Please review our COVID-19 Volunteer Policy prior to registering. By clicking “agree” during registration, you agree to comply with our COVID-19 policies and procedures.

Accessibility

We are committed to making our volunteer events as accessible as possible. Please reach out to our team with any questions, concerns, or needs prior to the event. If you are not attending this event due to accessibility concerns, please let us know. We welcome your feedback.

The 21 Acres farm is not ADA-accessible. The roads are unpaved, and the ground can be uneven. Our LEED-certified education center is ADA-accessible. There is an elevator in the building that goes to the second-floor restrooms. While our restrooms are not all-gender, we invite all guests to use the restroom that aligns with their needs.

Cancellation

Safety is our priority. If existing or anticipated conditions pose a moderate to high risk to volunteers and staff, we will cancel volunteer activities.

In the event of cancellation, registered volunteers will be informed of cancellations by the Volunteer Coordinator as soon as possible. Please make sure that the email and phone number you provide during registration are accurate.

Questions? For accessibility or other inquiries, please email volunteer@21acres.org.