Community Work & Learn

Soul Fire Farm is committed to ending racism and injustice in the food system.

Soul Fire Farm

Each One, Teach One. Many Hands Make Light Work.

Visit Soul Fire Farm to learn about some of our <a href="https://www.soulfirefarm.org/theland/farmingpractices/" title="https://www.soulfirefarm.org/theland/farmingpractices/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">farming practices</a> while supporting our work and getting your hands on the land.In order to ensure community safety all volunteers must follow our <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D8d96YbID0bfmKJuH51npnT9FWmynKWgu4QOWI8tD1Q/edit?usp=sharing" title="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D8d96YbID0bfmKJuH51npnT9FWmynKWgu4QOWI8tD1Q/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Visitor Guidelines</a> and adhere to our <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17pGGdNUhO-x8l_G5oHYmTMaelSNfz_7hcrkrO2CnOV0/edit?usp=sharing" title="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17pGGdNUhO-x8l_G5oHYmTMaelSNfz_7hcrkrO2CnOV0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Safe and Functional Space Agreements</a>Please only register if you are able to stay for the entire day as spots are limited. Everyone including children age 2+ must have a ticket to attend.Please plan to arrive on time since orientation is an essential part of the event.

<h3>ACCESSIBILITY NOTES</h3>Weather: We gather rain or shine. Please check and dress for the weather, planning to get dirty and to be outside for hours. Depending on the day, this might mean raincoat, work boots, sun hat, work gloves, sunscreen etc. You may also want to pack a change of clothes for the way home.Terrain: The farm is comprised of two fields on sloped, uneven and often muddy ground. There is a small stream with a stone crossing between the fields, or a short walk through a wooded area.Water: Please bring a reusable water bottle and avoid single use plastic containers.Food: Soul Fire will provide a gluten-free, plant-based meal. You are welcome to add something special to it! If desired, you're welcome to bring cold-serve foods that do not require heating only . Please clearly label the ingredients for your dish so people can make their choices. If you have other dietary restrictions we kindly ask that you bring your own meal. If you'd like to donate to help with the cost of snacks and lunch, <a href="https://www.soulfirefarm.org/support/" title="https://www.soulfirefarm.org/support/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">click here</a>.Bathroom: There are 7 indoor bathrooms. 3 of the indoor bathrooms are equipped with changing tables and 3 are ADA accessible. During warmer months, there are 3 additional toilet stalls and 3 hand washing/ water bottle filling stations that can be accessed from outside.Sensory Environment: There may be multiple conversations or background noise happening at once. Depending on the task and location, it may be difficult to hear low voicesInteraction level: Medium. We will invite guests to share personal stories and will ask a variety of questions about people’s experience with farming. However, participation is optional.Tasks: There will be at least 1 lower intensity task available that will typically include seating and or access to garden kneelers.Breaks: We will collectively take a 45-minute lunch break two and a half hours into the Work &amp; Learn. There will be picnic tables with bench seating available during the break.Animals: There are sheep, chickens, free range cats and our working farm dog Jax present. No other animals are permitted on the farm except qualified service animals under the ADA. If you are bringing a service animal, please let us know by emailing <a href="https://programs@soulfirefarm.org/" title="https://programs@soulfirefarm.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">programs@soulfirefarm.org</a> at least 5 business days before the scheduled event. In your email, please include the type of animal and the work or task the animal has been trained to do. Service animals must be kept on leash, under control, and away from crops and livestock at all times. Pets and emotional support animals are not permitted on the farm.Ride Share: While Uber and Lyft are available to the farm, they DO NOT provide service from the farm. Please ensure you have a ride from the farm that is not an Uber or Lyft.Check out responses to other <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rMVENSonNsW0JjwQ3bLZj0xatuA5xbvnkO3eY4TvSLA/edit" title="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rMVENSonNsW0JjwQ3bLZj0xatuA5xbvnkO3eY4TvSLA/edit" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FAQs</a>. Email <a href="https://programs@soulfirefarm.org" title="https://programs@soulfirefarm.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">programs@soulfirefarm.org</a> if you have additional questions or accomodation requests. Please email requests at least 2 weeks in advance when possible.

<h3>GROUP REGISTRATION</h3>Group registration may be available for groups of 10 or more with participants 16 years and older. While we would love to welcome everyone to the farm, we receive an abundance of requests and honor them on a first come, first serve basis.If you wish to request group registration for 10 or more people, please complete <a href="https://airtable.com/appeIqIrVeLe3eI9e/pagawp1X7CtbR9tH4/form" title="https://airtable.com/appeIqIrVeLe3eI9e/pagawp1X7CtbR9tH4/form" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">this form</a>. Check out the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rMVENSonNsW0JjwQ3bLZj0xatuA5xbvnkO3eY4TvSLA/edit?usp=sharing" title="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rMVENSonNsW0JjwQ3bLZj0xatuA5xbvnkO3eY4TvSLA/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FAQs</a> for more information about group registration.

<h3>SUPPORT OUR WORK</h3><a href="https://www.soulfirefarm.org/support/" title="https://www.soulfirefarm.org/support/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> If you would you like to offer a donation to support our work.

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Welcome and Orientation

Work & Learn Block

Lunch

Work &  Learn Block

Tour and Q&A

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