Volunteer Day: Work + Learn at Hattie Carthan Herban Farm

GreenThumb community gardens are developed, led, and cared for by dedicated volunteer gardeners who critically maintain them as public green spaces.Hattie Carthan Herban Farm is hosting bi-weekly volunteer days to engage new volunteers and gardeners with the space! Join us for a hands-on Work and Learn Day at the Hattie Carthan Herban Farm! This recurring event includes around 2 hours of dedicated volunteer work, followed by a hands-on educational hour.Volunteer tasks include weeding, pruning, and mulching. Refreshments and all tools, including gloves, are provided.Harvest beneficial herbs, make a smudge stick, and more in a hands-on educational hour with Farmer Yon after the volunteer session! We meet every other Friday, 4 p.m.- 7 p.m. until the end of September.No prior experience necessary - beginners are welcome! GreenThumb will provide supplies and facilitation.Register here! This is a great opportunity to support a dynamic community space while learning about urban agriculture. Please wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and bring water and snacks. Note: Some tasks may involve lifting heavy materials and extended periods of bending, squatting, and moving.Location: 49 Van Buren St, Brooklyn, NY 11221For information about group volunteering or questions about this event, contact Rain.Abdalla@parks.nyc.gov.This event is co-hosted by NYC Parks GreenThumb. We are proud to be the nation’s largest urban community gardening program, sustaining over 550 gardens throughout New York City. With GreenThumb’s support, community gardens are centers of environmental justice, ensuring that our city is fairer, safer, and greener for all. GreenThumb’s events are free and open to the public.