Do You Have Community Service Hours to Complete?


High School Students
Over the years, many students have come to the Farm to volunteer and complete community service hours. This historic Farm, in the midst of a suburban landscape, provides a unique opportunity for kids to connect with the Earth and the abundant knowledge needed for producing the food that fuels us.

Take the first step! Come visit with the farmers anytime during
working hours, Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
No need to call ahead, just show up, take a look around, and
introduce yourself. We will welcome you with open arms!


Scheduling:Students must visit the farm and meet with a farmer before scheduling community service hours. An initial visti should be scheduled by emailing the School Programs Coordinator. Once a student has been accepted to perform community service hours on the Farm after meeting the farmers, particular dates and times will be scheduled. Students must bring the paperwork required by their school and commit to a mutually agreeable schedule.


Times: Students complete community service hours Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.,  during the school year, including during school vacation weeks. We DO NOT offer weekend or summer hours for community service work.


Working: Community service hours are spent doing a variety of tasks depending upon the season. Students must schedule dates and times to come to the farm and are assigned tasks when they arrive each time. Some examples are transplanting seedlings, animal feeding chores, collecting sap from maple sugar trees, bottling syrup for sale, working on maintenance of nature trails, and helping with composting. All students receive supervision starting and ending tasks, but will sometimes be left to complete tasks individually or with other students. Farm staff will always supervise students when working with the animals.

STUDENT Groups
We have a long tradition of having groups from schools participate in community service work days at the Farm. We offer work days on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday. Work groups are limited to about 15 people. Students under 18 must be accompanied by adults who will work alongside them. Please contact us to set up a date.


ADULT Groups/individuals
We also welcome corporate groups as well as individuals to participate in working on the Farm. We offer work days on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday. Work groups are limited to about 15 people. Please contact us to set up a date.