Volunteer Day with Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Block To Block
Date and time
September 26, 2024 10am - 1pm
Location
Hub City Roots Urban Farm
498 Howard st. Spartanburg, SC 29303
About this event
Sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka through the "Love, Tito's" Block to Block program, come experience the vibrant energy of our thriving urban teaching farm! Join forces with Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Hub City Roots as we reenergize and transform our urban farm. Your volunteer efforts will help make our Urban Farm a more sustainable, productive, and beautiful resource for the Spartanburg community.
Inspired by Tito's farm at the distillery, "Love, Tito's" is reconnecting neighborhoods by growing community gardens and farms through the Block to Block program. Make fresh food accessible; inspire healthy eating: These are the pillars of “Love, Tito's” Block to Block program. With projects across the country, Block to Block is creating community gardens and farms, one block at a time. Learn more about the Block to Block program online: LINK
MUST BE 21+ to volunteer.
**BLOCK TO BLOCK VOLUNTEER DAY DETAILS ***
Our work is both hard and rewarding. We work in all weather conditions, so please come prepared. Please wear weather appropriate clothing you aren’t afraid to get dirty and closed-toe shoes. When you arrive, we’ll provide you with a Love, Tito’s t-shirt to wear during your time with us.
IMPORTANT: Before arrival, please fill out the below waivers:
Hub City Roots Liability and Photo release wavier: LINK
Tito’s Handmade Vodka: Volunteer Service Waiver: LINK
***SCHEDULE***
10a - Volunteers arrive and check-in
10:15 - 10:30 - intorductions and Farm Tour
10:30-12:30 - Volunteer work, in groups of about 10
12:30 -1:00 - Lunch provided (GF and vegan options available)
Before arrival please fill out BOTH forms
Hub City Roots: Liability, Theft, and Photo release wavier: LINK
Tito’s Handmade Vodka: Volunteer Service Waiver: LINK
***ARRIVAL***
Please check-in at the Welcome Table visible from the entrance before heading onto the farm. A Hub City Roots representative will greet you at the Welcome Table.
***WHAT TO EXPECT***
Tour of Urban Farm: Interactive walking tour, introduction to Hub City Roots Urban Farm, our overall work, and the purpose of the farm.
Greenhouse Grow boxes: Greenhouse grow boxes will increase capacity year round for Hub City Roots Urban Farm.. Raised boxes will be located in our greenhouse allowing us to grow crops year round that would normally be affected by frost. Volunteers will assemble grow boxes, fill boxes with compost, and plant crops.
Top off the beds: After years of production, the soil of the raised beds has compacted and lost its nutrients. By replacing the top layer of soil the Urban Farm raised beds will be ready to feed the community for years to come. Volunteers will fill boxes with soil and plant crops for the fall/winter season.
Compost storage: The Urban Farm uses all of its plant waste to create rich compost to add to its raised beds throughout the year. By creating a 3 compartment compost system the production will be easier to manage, and produce compost faster. Volunteers will assemble the compost bin and move existing compost into its proper bin.