June kicks off the prime Plumas County growing season. The Lost Sierra Food Project reports that staff and volunteers have been planning, prepping and planting for this month and the busy summer season with a series of farm-centric community events and the return of Tuesday night farm stands.
‘Cultivate’ art at Plumas Arts
Art from LSFP’s art residency program, “Cultivate,” will be up for auction throughout the month of June at Plumas Arts. Bidding began at Plumas’ Arts First Friday event June 7 and ends June 28. Art for auction includes prints by Amy Napoleon, paintings by Emma Talamantes, fanny packs by Rebecca Glaspy and a large hanging lamp by Presley Alexander. Proceeds from the art auction will benefit farm education and summer workshop programs. This project was funded in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency, through the Upstate California Creative Corps Program.
Dancing in the Dirt on June 18
LSFP invites the community to gather for Dancing in the Dirt on June 18, 5 to 8 p.m. at Rugged Roots Farm. Dancing in the Dirt is a celebration of the first Quincy farm stand of the season. Live music from Fish Tacos and food and beverages from Quintopia and Jessie’s Joint will be available. This family-friendly event includes kids’ activities, you-pick berries and farm fresh produce for sale. Cash, Venmo and CalFresh/EBT are accepted.
Honor system fridge, Tuesday night farm stands
After the Dancing in the Dirt event, each Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. the nonprofit hosts a farm stand with Rugged Roots-grown fruits and veggies for sale, kids’ activities and community workshops. In addition, the LSFP on-site honor system fridge is stocked with produce for purchase seven days a week. To plan a farm visit, check out the LSFP website at www.lostsierrafoodproject.org/farm-stand.
Volunteer opportunities
LSFP invites the public to volunteer work parties each Thursday morning from 8 to 11 a.m. until Oct. 3. Volunteers are also welcome to join the farm team on the first Wednesday evening of every month from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening volunteer parties include a one-hour group project followed by a potluck (bringing something to share is optional).
New this year, LSFP is offering weekend volunteer opportunities for families with young children. Families can come to Rugged Roots Farm the second Saturdays of July and August from 9 to 11 a.m. for adult work projects and kids’ activities provided by farmer Kari O’Reilly to keep the little ones occupied. To learn more about volunteering at Rugged Roots Farm, visit www.lostsierrafoodproject.org/volunteer-with-us.
About Lost Sierra Food Project
Lost Sierra Food Project is a 501(c)3 nonprofit supporting the local food system community in the Lost Sierra through food access programs and regenerative farm education and job training. LSFP has partnerships with Plumas Unified School District, Plumas Charter School, Feather River College and the Plumas County Public Health Agency (among other groups) to serve residents of Plumas County, prioritizing underserved and low-income families. The nonprofit has a locally based volunteer board of seven directors and a staff of eight plus seasonal interns. To learn more about the mission and vision of the organization visit www.lostsierrafoodproject.org or email [email protected].
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