Lend a hand on the Heritage Farm! Help prepare for the growing season by volunteering. In early spring, learn how to mulch and create permanent beds for sowing vegetables. Later in the season, learn more about pruning and bed maintenance. Throughout the season, we’ll be processing food scraps into compost, seeding, and transplanting.

Volunteers must be 12 years of age or older. Volunteers under 14 years of age must be under the direct supervision of an adult.

WHEN: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3

WHERE: Meet at Compost Demo Site at the southeast corner of campus, between the Heritage Farm and red barn

Registration required | Volunteer days are rain or shine

You must be able to lift 35-50 pounds, dress in warm layers, and closed toed shoes. Please bring a refillable water bottle, and follow appropriate COVID precautions:

– Maintain a distance of 6+ feet away from other visitors whenever possible
– Wear a mask while on campus
– Practice good hygiene and sanitization
– Stay home if you are sick

This program is made possible with funding provided by the New York City Council through the A Greener NYC initiative, a program of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. Snug Harbor thanks Council Members Joseph Borelli, Steven Matteo, and Debi Rose for their generous allocations.  Snug Harbor Heritage Farm is generously funded in part by ConEdison.