Ready to get involved in your local food system?
Register for Farm Steward Saturdays here: Register
Work alongside knowledgeable 21 Acres staff on a variety of seasonal restoration and farm projects that build soil health and climate resilience. Your help supports local food systems by increasing farm productivity; building habitat for animals, birds, and insects; decreasing stormwater runoff; and storing carbon. Activities include seeding, transplanting, weeding, mulching, bed building, and more!
No prior farm experience required. All tools provided.
Be prepared for your visit to the farm:
If you are a new volunteer with 21 Acres, please take a few minutes to fill out our volunteer application before arriving.
- Please always wear closed-toe shoes for your safety.
- Raincoats and rubber boots are advised on rainy days.
- Remember to check the weather and dress accordingly.
- Wear loose-fitting comfortable layers that you don’t mind getting dirty.
- Long sleeves and long pants are recommended.
- Bring a reusable water bottle and snacks to stay fueled and hydrated!
Parking and Transportation
Free parking is available in our parking lot, though space is limited so carpooling is recommended. The number 231 bus runs along NE 171st ST and the 311 stops along NE 175th ST. There is a bike rack outside the Farm Market.
Age requirement
We are a good fit for volunteers ages 13 and up. Anyone 13-15 needs an adult participant volunteering with them, and anyone under the age of 18 needs parent/guardian permission.
Group registration
If you are looking to register 10 or more people for this event, please email Hillary Sanders, Volunteer Coordinator: hillarys@21acres.org.
COVID-19 Safety
Please review our COVID-19 Volunteer Policy prior to registering. By clicking “agree” during registration, you agree to comply with our COVID-19 policies and procedures.
Accessibility
We are committed to making our volunteer events as accessible as possible. Please reach out to our team with any questions, concerns, or needs prior to the event. If you are not attending this event due to accessibility concerns, please let us know. We welcome your feedback.
The 21 Acres farm is not ADA-accessible. The roads are unpaved, and the ground can be uneven. Our LEED-certified education center is ADA-accessible. There is an elevator in the building that goes to the second-floor restrooms. While our restrooms are not all-gender, we invite all guests to use the restroom that aligns with their needs.
Cancellation
Safety is our priority. If existing or anticipated conditions pose a moderate to high risk to volunteers and staff, we will cancel volunteer activities.
In the event of cancellation, registered volunteers will be informed of cancellations by the Volunteer Coordinator as soon as possible. Please make sure that the email and phone number you provide during registration are accurate.
Questions? For accessibility or other inquiries, please email Hillary Sanders, Volunteer Coordinator: hillarys@21acres.org.
