Volunteers will care for citrus trees in the orchard at Baton Roots Community Farm. Mulching helps trees retain moisture and suppresses weeds around their base, and it is essential to support the long term health of our food-producing trees! Participants are able to take home any produce harvested at the farm as well as a small fruit tree to plant at home. This activity requires a fair amount of walking, bending, lifting, shoveling, and pushing wheelbarrows. Reach out to batonroots@thewallsproject.org for additional accommodations as needed. This program is supported by a grant through the USDA Forest Service. 

Learn about Fruit Tree Guilds- What are they? How do they support a thriving, food-producing ecosystem? How can you plant them in your yard or neighborhood? Learn about beneficial companion plants for common Louisiana fruit trees with Baton Roots and Baton Rouge Green staff. Afterwards, join us in planting the first demonstration guilds in the orchard at Baton Roots Community Farm! Participants are able to take home any produce harvested at the farm as well as a small fruit tree to plant at home. This activity requires a fair amount of walking, some bending, lifting, and shoveling. Reach out to batonroots@thewallsproject.org for additional accommodations as needed. This program is supported by a grant through the USDA Forest Service.

Taste seasonal dishes with produce directly from Baton Roots farm! Recipes are prepared by chefs and nutrition educators working with the American Heart Association. This event is scheduled from 10:30-11:30 to allow participants to attend other sessions. Registering for this event does not require you to stay for the entire hour, but provides a more accurate headcount for food preparation. Limited bench seating is provided. This program is supported by Geaux Get Healthy, a project of HealthyBR.

Join us for a relaxing and rejuvenating yoga workshop underneath the shade of the live oak trees at the farm. This workshop is open to all experience levels and yoga mats are provided on site. Yoga will be led by Bryce from Fleaux With Meaux (@fleauxwithmeaux on Instagram).