Opportunity Details
Mudtown Farms Community Impact Days
Not afraid of getting dirty? Join MudTown Farms to maintain the gardens during Community Impact Days!
Why: As always, MudTown Farms (MTF) provides an enriching volunteer experience for groups and individuals that offers people the opportunity to see the work MTF is doing here in Watts. Through active participation in urban farming, we guarantee our impact days will make a lasting positive change in our community.
Who: Mudtown Farms (MTF) is a 2.5-acre urban farm in the community of Watts. Our mission is to educate our community, from our youth to our elders, on making healthy food and lifestyle choices. Ultimately, we are here to help feed, educate, and heal our city one mind, one table, one heart at a time!
- Harvesting
- Plant maintenance
- Plant installation
- Composting
- Seed starting
- Soil Amending
- Companion Planting
- Organic Weed Controls
- Organic Pest Management
- Urban Farming
- Free Food Forward Program
- The site is Wheelchair Accessible
- Wear clothes that can get dirty
- Wear closed-toe and heel shoes only. No sandals or high heels
- Wear sun protection (Sunblock, hat, etc.)
- Bring a Reusable water bottle.
- Avoid wearing all red/blue/purple
- Bring a reusable shopping bag
- Like to work outdoors
- Interested in Urban Farming/ Gardening
- Able to bend and or kneel for some time
- Able to work in the sun
- Able to assist in lifting when needed
- Not afraid of getting dirty and bugs
Have Questions or Need Accommodation? Email the Opportunity Coordinator below.
This opportunity is managed by an L.A. Works partner, Watts Labor Community Action Committee.
All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity are expected to adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: /www.laworks.com/health-and-safety
_____________________________________________________________________
By clicking "Sign Up" I certify I have read and agree to the Volunteer Terms and Conditions.
Food Security, Environment
Gardening/Planting
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
Sign Up
Log in or Register
In order to register for this opportunity you must log in to an existing account or register to create a new account.
Sign up with a team
This link allows you to participate in this opportunity with a team. A team can be a family team, corporate team, or any kind of organized group. When you click on the link you will have the option to:
- Choose an existing team you're already a member or captain of, or
- Create a new team to sign up.
Signup Questions
Please respond to the following questions in order to signup for this opportunity: