Below are the work parties scheduled.
**Please contact the activity leader directly at the listed email to sign up.**
1. Path Prep-apalooza!
We need to fix the cross-slope of the main Helix Garden path, running from the 16th Ave bike path down to 15th Ave, to improve its accessibility. Fixing the path will involve putting down new gravel and compacting it down to secure it. The whole process will be a 2-day project, so we're seeking many hands to complete all of the prep work on Saturday...details for a gravel-compacting work party on Sunday TBA!
RSVP to: will@foodforest.ngo -- there are 3 shifts available on Saturday:
Morning (8-11am)
Clearing the path edges of weeds to prep for gravel
2 crews (~6 volunteers each, 8-12 total: One at the very bottom next to 15th Ave, one toward the top near the serviceberry and plums
Midday (11am-2pm)
Re-grading existing gravel (i.e. removing gravel from the high side and shifting it to the low side)
2 small crews or 1 big crew (8-12 volunteers)
Afternoon (2pm-5pm)
Laying new gravel
2 small crews or 1 big crew (8-12 volunteers)
2. Compost Crew
When: 12pm - 3pm
Who: 6 volunteers needed-- 3 at Phase 1 & Phase 2 compost areas. Joe will lead.
Task: We will be using machetes and clippers to chop plant material, building hot compost piles, turning compost piles, and sifting finished compost. Machetes, clippers, pitchforks, gloves, and safety glasses will all be provided.
RSVP to: joe.trudell@foodforest.ngo
3. Native Guilds
When: 10am- 12pm
Who: 6 volunteers
Task: The work will be light though the ground is irregular and there will be some stooping, bending and kneeling. We will be doing: some spot watering, weed pulling, light pruning and thinning. If we have time we will also pull up some weed block fabric. We will meet at the lower tool shed (on the 16th Ave bike/walk path).
RSVP to: perasso@baymoon.com
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Where: All groups will meet their lead at the Gathering Plaza at the top of the Beacon Food Forest at the given time. Leads will be wearing orange bandanas. After collecting tools, you'll head to the work area.
What to bring:
Water, personal snacks
Gardening gloves—We have clean gloves available, if needed.
Mask or cloth face covering
Weather-appropriate layers, sunscreen
Safety:
If you have known exposure to COVID-19, feel sick, or exhibit symptoms, please stay home.
We keep these work parties small in order to allow everyone to spread out and work individually. Volunteers should plan to keep 6 feet of distance from others while working.
We will have a handwashing station with soap and running water at the worksite.
Alcohol or bleach solution is available to disinfect tools.
We have a first aid kit available.
Accessibility:
The Gathering Plaza, toolshed, bike path, and Education Plaza are wheelchair-accessible.
The nearest restroom is about a 5-minute walk away, up a flight of steps. There is also a longer, wheelchair-accessible route. The restrooms are wheelchair-accessible and gender-segregated.
Please let us know if you have any questions about accessibility! We wish to make these work parties as inclusive as possible.
You can learn how to get to BFF on our website: https://beaconfoodforest.org/visit-us
Thank you for your support of BFF! We recognize that with the governor's recent reopening order, many of you are wondering when the 3rd Saturday work parties will return to their larger, open pre-pandemic format -- please know that BFF will work on a methodical plan for the work parties going forward to ensure the safety and comfort of all volunteers.