Outreach Events
We need your help!
Please let us know if you are willing to join us at these events to educate the public on our mission, help us pass out information, and engage the community.
March
13th: Children’s Fair
Gaillard Auditorium
10am-4pm
Come join us as we teach children the joys of gardening through seed planting, seedling give aways, and a sensory garden!
26th: Carolina Yard Gardening School
The Charleston Exchange Park
We are seeking volunteers interested in working a shift at this full day event focused on learning more about gardening. Volunteers will have access to the exhibit hall, gift shop (Books, Rain barrels, and plants), and free compost!
April
16th: Kiawah Island Greenival
Night Heron Park
10am-2pm
Help celebrate Earthday by sharing the mission of Fields to Families with residents and visitors of Kiawah.
16th: Charleston County Earthday
Park Circle
11am-3pm
If you are interested in doing a hands-on activity this Earthday weekend, come out to North Charleston and help us as we plant seeds and share seedlings with youth and adults.
22nd: Tout Models and Talent & Circa PR Eco-Fashion Show
Charleston Eco Fashion Event
April 22, 2011 – Earth Day
7:00 – 9:00 p.m
Michael Mitchell Gallery
Tickets – $20
As the signature charity of this show, we will need enthusiastic volunteers to share our mission to people attending this event.
Gleaning and Gardening
Harvesting hope.
**Interested in being a gleaning leader? Please let us know!
March:
Gleaning:
8th: Joseph Fields Farm
3129 River Road
John’s Island, SC 29455
1pm-4pm
Harvesting collards. Please bring a knife/snips, boxes, and water. If you are willing to deliver produce, please let us know.
11th or 12th: Rosebank Farm TBD. This gleaning is pending crop availability
Harvesting collards, cabbage, etc. Please bring a knife/snips, boxes, and water. If you are willing to deliver produce, please let us know.
Gardening:
19th: Bogarden Workday
Corner of Bogard and Rutledge
10am-2pm
Help this partner garden with spring clean up and planting.
Committees
Join us!
The following are committees in need of volunteers:
Health and Nutrition
Events
Grants
Fundraising
If you are interested in serving on one of these committees on a regular basis, please let us know.
I look forward to hearing from you all,
Nikki Seibert
Director of Operations
info@fieldstofamilies.org
Cell:843-261-3575