Emotional Resilience on the Ground: Working with Volunteers in City Farms and Community Gardens

Emotional Resilience on the Ground: Working with Volunteers in City Farms and Community Gardens

Are you creating safe spaces for volunteers? Do you feel stressed or overburdened by the need to look after the emotional needs of others? Do you want to avoid burnout for you and your staff?

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Monthly Members Meeting: Rearing and funding livestock in schools

SF&G Members' Gathering May
Rearing and funding livestock in schools

Ian Egginton-Metters will give an overview on some areas to explore to raise funds for your educational farm, and Emma Davies from Llanishen Fach Primary School will talk about 'Connecting a community through a love of chickens', followed by questions and open discussion from participants.

Where: Online

When: Thursday 2nd May, 4.00pm - 5.00pm

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School Farms Network Open Regional Event at Oxford City Farm

School Farms Network Open Regional Event at Oxford City Farm

Where: Oxford City Farm, Cornwallis Road, Oxford OX4 3NH
When: Friday 12th July 2024

Schedule for the day:

12.00  -  Arrival at Oxford City Farm

Lunch  - (please bring your own lunch / tea & coffee will be provided)

1.00  -  Tour of the farm site and activities

1.00 - 2.00pm  -  Talk and discussion: work with primary aged nurture groups and working with teenager SEN groups

Refreshment break

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School Farms Network - Midlands Animal Unit Tour

School Farms Network - Midlands Animal Unit Tour

Where: Wolverley Animal Centre, DY11 5XQ & Halesowen College Animal Unit, B63 3NA
When: Friday, 31st May 2024

What to expect on the day:

9:45 -10:00   Arrival at WAC
10:00-12:00  Tour of Wolverley Animal Centre based inside Wolverley Secondary School. Animal meet & greets / open discussions and networking with colleagues

12:00-12:30  Lunch break (BYO lunch / tea & coffee will be provided)

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Have a Grow, 2024

Have a Grow is a great opportunity to shout about what you do, and to bring new faces along to your space to get involved and have a grow! This year it's taking place over one week and two weekends: Saturday 1st June - 9th June. 

Find out more in the link below..

 

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