Volunteer!

farming together - feeding community

learn new skills. meet new people. make an impact. have fun!

come farm with Evanston grows!

Click on a sign-up link in the list below to volunteer and learn more details.

*A waiver will be required to participate. You can sign it on-site, but if you are under 18 years old a parent or guardian must sign.

spring 2024 weekly volunteer days

Mondays 10-1 & Saturdays 10-12 | Vineyard Farm

Thursdays 10-1 | Ward Farm

Eggleston Park Food Forest & Orchard

Thursdays 10-1 | Eggleston Farm

Thursdays & Fridays 10-1 | Faith Temple


EVANSTON GROWS NEEDS YOUR OLD GARDENING TOOLS!

Hand trowels, spades, heavy rakes, cultivators…email Rachel if you have some in your garage longing for the soil. rachel.r@evanstongrows.org

FOOD SCHLEPPERS NEEDED!

Evanston Grows has helped neighbors access tens of thousands of dollars worth of food from Whole Foods in downtown Evanston.  

 Help is needed to sustain this amazing effort.  If you have a car, can lift 20+ pounds and have availability on Wednesday or Thursday mornings, email Rachel rachel.r@evanstongrows.org

QUESTIONS?

email Rachel at rachel.r@evanstongrows.org

REMINDERS FOR GARDEN HELPERS:

  • Dress for the weather!

  • Wear clothes that can get dirty

  • Bring garden gloves and your favorite tools if you have them

  • Wear closed-toed shoes

  • Bring a bottle of water

  • If you haven’t already done so this year, please fill out the required volunteer waiver (click below)

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