Daily Logistics

DAY 1: Monday, May 8

What: New Vista HS ~ Agriculture

Project Site: Cure Farm

When: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday, May 8

Parking/Registration: 7416 Valmont Rd., Boulder. Meet at the Farm Store at 9 a.m., carpool and being dropped off is required.

Project

Students will join Anne Cure, her interns and OSMP in planting vegetables and preparing fields. The City of Boulder’s agriculture specialist and Anne will discuss the history of agriculture in the area, organic vegetable production on OSMP and what it takes to grow vegetables in this region (soil type, water, etc). Anne will share her farming methods that help the farm ecosystem and the community.

Project Difficulty

Easy. Project will involve a hike on uneven terrain, bending, lifting, and kneeling.

Preparation for the day, what you will need for the day:

--Two quarts of water or camel packs.

--Dress in layers.

--Work gloves.

--Sturdy boots (No lightweight shoes, or “five-finger” types of shoes.)

--Long pants.

--Rain jacket.

--A long sleeved T-shirt.

--Personal first aid kit, if you have one (OSMP will have a group first aid kit.)

--Backpack to carry personal items.

--Sunglasses, hat and sunscreen.

--Clothing appropriate for weather conditions.

Dress appropriately for Colorado weather and to work in an outdoor setting off trail. If volunteers come unprepared, you will not be allowed on the project site. OSMP will provide lunch, extra water, gloves and safety gear. If you have questions contact Kristin at weinbergerk@bouldercolorado.gov

or 303-910-5603.