We have a few small needs we would like to mention, in case any of you can easily fill them.
--Our rosemary and thyme did not survive the winter, and we would like to grow more sage. If any of you have some plants you would like to donate, we would be delighted. Or, if you have some large plants in your garden, we would be happy to take some cuttings. Also, we welcome your suggestions for other plants you would like to see in the small you-pick herb area behind the washing station.
--One of our coworkers has a job opening for someone interested in full-time or part-time daycare. It would be great if that person were also interested in the farm, since this baby does not need constant attention.
--In addition to the ever-present need for volunteers to do field work, we have some other volunteer jobs that might suit your interests where we also need some help. For example:
*Take an afternoon to fix bicycles! We can pay for parts if you would like to offer labor
*Help chaperone a group of inner-city kids! We are making a special effort this summer to reach out to low-income kids in the city who participate in the Capital Area Food Bank’s Kid’s Café program. We expect about two groups of 30 kids of all ages to come to the farm each week and some of them are short of chaperones. (Did you know that 30.9% of the children in DC live in poverty, giving Washington DC the highest poverty rate in the country? We have lots to do!)
Would like to help chaperone kids coming to the farm. In fact, am planning a visit for some kids as well through Little Friends for Peace (lffp.org). Let me know dates you need chaperones. Will have my two kids with me as well. Thanks!
Also, it would be easier for me to get this information as an email. Can you send the posts to all the members via email?
Posted by: Deborah | Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 01:46 AM