DAYTIME VOLUNTEER STAFF NEEDED: EDUCATION COORDINATOR

As the season changes, so do the schedules of our all-volunteer staff of farm and education coordinators. Do you have availability in the daytime to help us host and educate visiting groups of all ages? We’re seeking a volunteer Education Coordinator to assist our Youth Education programs, which serve neighborhood children, visiting school groups, and Bloomingdale 4-H Gardening Club members. The commitment consists of 1-2 farm shifts per week, or 5-9 hours when the farm is open to youth, Monday/Thursday 3-7p and Wednesday/Saturday 10a-1p. Flexible schedules are helpful.

Job details include: 1) Developing and implementing both casual and structured gardening and nutrition activities for kids aged 5-18; 2) facilitating/assisting volunteers and Green Tomorrows participants with farm work; 3) following weekly list of “to do’s” which usually include weeding, planting, or other farm work; 4) welcoming passers-by, answering their questions about the farm and explaining farm programs. The Coordinator will foster appreciation of fresh, healthy food and help to grow an emerging community food project in the nation’s capital.

Ideal candidates will have a background in gardening and youth education, but we are happy and willing to train. Candidate must be reliable and comfortable working with diverse groups of people and ages, and desire to be part of a collaborative community food project.  A passion for and understanding of issues related to local food security and community development a plus. Please send a resume or short explanation of qualifications to info@commongoodcityfarm.org.

Please join the Neighborhood Farm Initiative for a night of wine, food and film!

he Neighborhood Farm Initiative (NFI) will present the documentary short, Corner Plot, the story of one man’s dedication to work his land, share his produce, and enjoy the farm life he’s always known, inside the DC beltway. In addition to Corner Plot, NFI will present a short film featuring the next generation of urban farmers, the NFI summer youth teams. The screenings will be followed by a 30 minute panel discussion/Q&A session.

For directions and parking information, please visit leteliertheater.com/directions. Doors open & light refreshments served at 6:30 pm. Program will start at 7:30 pm.

Tickets: $25. Details and presale tickets available online athttps://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/119951. Cash/checks accepted at the door, if seats/tickets are still available.

Ticket price includes local wine and seasonal hors d’oeuvres! 

This Saturday (8/7) is Field Day!

Join other community gardeners in maintain the public space at the Fort Totten site. Come work from 9-12, and bring a dish to pass for the noontime potluck. For more information or directions to the garden, please e-mail neighborhoodfarm@gmail.com

Looking for a dedicated Farmer’s Market volunteer from 5-7 on Tuesdays (or 3-7 if possible). Hang out and sell veggies with NFI at the Brookland Market! Emailneighborhoodfarm@gmail.com if you’re interested.

Sign up now to bring your group of youth out to the Washington Youth Garden at the National Arboretum this fall. Our outreach field trip program, SPROUT (Science Program Reaching OUT) serves school and community groups from across the Washington metro area. Students have a ninety minute garden experience and participate in a nutrition education lesson with a healthy snack. Our schedule fills up quickly, so contact us now to reserve a spot.

The Center for American Progress recently reported on the positive contributions of urban farming around the US! Check out their article on Will Allen, urban farming, the good things urban farming can do, and the good food movement @ http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2010/07/ebg072110.html

Join us for Happy Hour at Bread & Brew!

Neighborhood Farm Initiative is hosting a Happy Hour event from 5-9 pm on Saturday, July 31. Indulge yourself to an ice-cold, delicious beverage and a savory meal while supporting a great organization.

First time at Bread & Brew? You’re in for a treat!

• All menu items are made with fresh, local ingredients
• Enjoy specialty drinks including beers from local breweries and cocktails infused with farm fresh herbs
• Features two levels and an outdoor patio

Specials:

$5 specialty pizzas

$1 off draft beers

$3 rail drinks

Bread & Brew is located a few blocks south of the Dupont Circle metro stop. The address is 1247 20th St NW, Washington DC 20036. For more information visit www.breadandbrew.com

Neighborhood Farm Initiative (NFI) is a non-profit organization working to promote urban agriculture in the DC area. For more information check out www.neighborhoodfarminitiative.org

JACK JOHNSON AND ALLATONCE.ORG MATCHING FUNDRAISER

Until October 15, online at AllAtOnce.org and our Donate page

Common Good City Farm is teaming up with Jack Johnson on his 2010 To The Sea Tour and All At Once, a social action network connecting nonprofits with people who want to become active in their local and world community. All At Once comes to life online and at every Jack Johnson concert in the Village Green, a collection of interactive booths where you can get educated, get inspired, and connect face-to-face with us and other local and national non-profits. Jack Johnson’s new charity is matching every dollar contributed to us at the show or directly to Common Good between now and October 15 (up to $2500).   Please make a contribution right now and your money will be doubled by the Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation! Visit www.AllAtOnce.org to check out what you can do before, during, and after the show to get involved.

Community Development and Preservation Corporation is seeking a volunteer consultant gardener to assist an affordable housing community set up its 20′ x 20′ garden at 1233 Valley Avenue SE near Congress Heights Metro. Eight residents and a local crew of youths are eager and willing to get started right away but need direction. They have topsoil, seeds and tools and could really use your help!!!

Respond directly to:
Telile Bayissa
tbayissa@cpdc.org
202-627-9953

For more information, contact Larry  @ <ecolocitydc@gmail.com>