Work Begins: 10:00am
Lunch: 1:00pm
RSVP info@russethousefarm.ca if you plan to volunteer so that we know numbers for lunch!
Work Days provide an opportunity for volunteers to come and spend some time at the farm assisting with various seasonal activities such as gardening, trail maintenance, transplanting and farm maintenance. Work Days are usually scheduled on the same days as Open Houses and are held on one Saturday in May, June, and October. Work commences at 10am with a free lunch held for volunteers at 1pm. The Open House, which includes tours of the property, is from 2 pm to 4 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend the entire day or either the Work Day portion of the day alone, or the Open House alone.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend the Work Day.
What to bring: Depending on the weather and time of year, you may wish to bring rubber boots, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, a hat and your favourite tools if you will be helping in the garden. However, gardening tools will be provided for those who need them.
Check back here for more photos from past work days.
Russet House Farm Internship Opportunities
Russet House Farm is 50 acre mixed farm with livestock, woods, pasture and an extensive vegetable garden that provides for the farm community and some local charities. The farm is solar and wind powered. We have two rare breed Kerry cows, chickens, and muscovy ducks. This year we will be adding to our small orchard and extending nut and fruit tree planting on the property. We have room for one or two interns, who will learn various aspects of sustainable farm living. The majority of work will be in the gardens, with additional emphasis on care of cattle and pastured poultry, haying, trail maintenance (in the woods), seed saving, and preserving food for the winter. Interns will also assist in preparing for and running work days and open houses at the farm, and a camping weekend in August, which focuses on sustainable living (along with campfires and good music). Housing is available on the farm, either in the large farmhouse or a trailer near the house. Meals are eaten communally. The farm is not accessible by any public transit. A car is an asset but not a necessity (the nearest small town is a 30 minute bike ride away).
Contact:
Sylvia Keesmaat or Brian Walsh, Russet House Farm,
459 Country Lane, R.R.#2, Cameron, ON, K0M 1G0
Email: info@russethousefarm.ca
Website: www.russethousefarm.ca
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