Open Farm Day: Learn about Comfrey

11741 Southeast Foster Road,Portland OR 97266

17 July, 2021

Description

Join us on the farm for a day of fun and exploration! Come with your family or pod to walk around the farm, taste what’s growing and participate in farm activities. We’ll have stations set up each time with seasonal activities like nature art, seed saving, gardening and more. Our Community Chefs will provide a delicious freshly made meal, packaged to-go, with plenty to go around! At this Open Farm Day, we'll have activities and information about different kinds of medicinal plants, particularly the healing power of comfrey. Comfrey has a long history of traditional use and has strong anti-inflammatory properties. We'll have two time slots for this Open Farm Day: 1:00-2:30PM is reserved for BIPOC groups/families2:30-4:00PM is open to all!Be sure to bring a mask and dress for the weather. Bring any snacks and water bottles you need. Bathrooms and water bottle filling will be available. Additional Information:Please order one ticket per group. Sliding Scale: This event is made possible through our sliding scale or "pay as you can" model. Please pay what you are able to while registering. The suggested scale is $5-$100 per group. Priority will be given to BIPOC and David Douglas School District families for slots at the lower end of the scale. You can read our sliding-scale philosophy and explanation here. Free Registration: We are offering free registration to BIPOC and low-income families with the waiver code OFD21. Use this code at checkout if you need to. Questions? Email [email protected] Zenger Farm is a working urban farm in Portland, OR that models, promotes, and educates about sustainable food system, environmental stewardship, community development and access to good food for all.