Farmer For a Day Program

Join us at Blawesome for our four-week Farmer for a Day Program!

Each Thursday, we will gather to nurture, plant, harvest, sweat, grow, connect, foster inclusivity, and make meaning together. Throughout the month of October, we will practice using our five senses to experience the land and learn to grow as farmers. 

During our time together each week, we will learn a new sustainable farming practice such as seeding, planting, and harvesting flowers, while learning about the importance of biodiversity.  We will share a meal and learn how to grow beautiful plants together. You will bring your own lunch and the Blawesome crew will provide snacks and cold drinks. Each week, you will go home with a bouquet of beautiful blooms.

The space and time together promotes not only skill development and teamwork but also provide a platform for social interaction in a supportive environment. With guided instruction and an adaptive setting, every individual is empowered to contribute and blawesome in their own unique way. All abilities are welcome.*

Dates:
Oct 10, 17, 24, 31

What to expect each day:
10:00 - Greeting and Meditation 
10:15 - Movement practice
10:30 - Show and Tell (We will get to know each other by highlighting one person each morning by having them bring in a show and tell object related to their love of plants, gardens, and the land)
10:45 - Farm Practice (Seeding, Harvesting, Planting, Bouquet Making) 
12:00 - Eat lunch together 
1:00 - Activity 
1:45 - Clean up 
2:00 - Say goodbye 

What to bring: 
Water bottle
Lunch
Closed-toed shoes
Sunscreen 
Bug Spray
Hat
Clothes you don't mind getting dirty

Dress according to weather - Bring a rain jacket or umbrella if it is lightly raining. We will shift to inside activities in case of heavy rain.

*For folks receiving services from Alliance Healthcare, your workshop fee can be covered by a provision in your NC Innovations Waiver plan of care. Reach out to your care manager for assistance with funding if needed.